ABOUT CELLULANT

Cellulant is a leading Pan African payments company that provides locally relevant and alternative payment methods for global, regional and local merchants. We provide a single API payments platform – Tingg – that enables businesses to collect payments online and offline while allowing anyone to pay from their mobile money, local and international cards, or directly from their bank.

OUR STORY

Founded in 2003, Cellulant has more than 20 years of experience in providing locally relevant payment solutions for businesses and their consumers.

Our evolution over the years, from a digital content business to mobile banking and now to payments has allowed us to build strong relationships and partnerships. We’ve taken our years of experience and assets acquired over the years to provide a payments platform in the continent that focuses on driving merchant business and digital payments for local, regional and global merchants in the continent, and digitizing both online and offline payments.

Since 2003, the Cellulant team has learned, adapted and leveraged their experiences to pivot the business to become the leading payments provider in the continent.

You can read more about us and our Group leaders and Country Champions.

JOB TITLE:

Regional Finance Controller: West Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic insights to drive the company’s financial growth and success. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting and finance, and the ability to lead a team effectively while adapting to the fast-paced nature of the fintech industry.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, industry standards, and tax requirements. Keep up-to-date with changing regulatory landscapes.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into business performance and trends. Develop strategies to optimize financial outcomes.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process to support decision-making and resource allocation.
  Continuously assess and improve accounting and reporting processes, implementing automation and efficiency measures.
• Effectively communicate financial results and insights to senior management, board members, and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Must Have Experience:

• Proven track record in financial reporting, with several years of experience in progressively responsible roles.
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential.
• Experience with financial audits, including managing the audit process and collaborating effectively with auditors, is important for ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Experience in leading and managing accounting and finance teams. This includes mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.

Experience that will count in your favor:

• Familiarity with advanced financial software and data analytics tools, such as ERP systems, business intelligence platforms, or data visualization tools, can streamline reporting and analysis processes.

Nice To Have Experience:

• Experience in a fintech or technology-driven financial services company.
• Big 4 audit experience
• Knowledge of emerging accounting technologies and their integration into financial reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; a CPA or relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in financial accounting, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory compliance in the fintech sector.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and people management.

Skills:

• Proficient in financial analysis and modeling.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Personal attributes:

• Capable of seeing the bigger picture and aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance in financial reporting while managing complexities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing fintech environment.
• Inspires and motivates the team to achieve exceptional results.
• Enjoys problem-solving and extracting meaningful insights from financial data.