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Finance Systems Specialist
Jumia
Posted 5 months agoNairobi, Kenya
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Mid-Level
Category
Banking & Finance
Job Description
About
Jumia: Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform.
Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in
Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use
Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.
Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business [Jumia
Logistics] and a digital payment and fintech platform [Jumia
Pay].
With over 3,000 employees,
Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders.
Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in
Africa.
In April 2019,
Jumia was the first
Tech company in
Africa to be listed on the
New
York
Stock
Exchange.
What you will be doing
System
Administration and
Enhancement: Spearhead the administration and continuous improvement of our financial systems
User
Empowerment and
Troubleshoot issues and empower users to maximize system capabilities
Troubleshoot issues and empower users to maximize system capabilities
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Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in financial systems administration — MS Dynamics NAV is a significant plus, but expertise in any modern ERP system is valued.
- Strong SQL expertise for financial data analysis.
- Proficiency in C# and JavaScript is advantageous but not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Passion for innovation and a track record of delivering impactful solutions to complex challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Proactive mindset and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead the administration and continuous improvement of financial systems.
- Develop and deploy cutting-edge features and applications to streamline finance operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, automate accounting tasks, and enhance financial reporting.
- Provide expert guidance and training to users across all departments and locations.
- Troubleshoot issues and empower users to maximize system capabilities.
- Foster a culture of technological adoption and innovation within the finance department.
- Identify opportunities to simplify complex processes through intelligent automation.
- Design and implement solutions that improve data quality, financial controls, and reporting accuracy.
- Drive the development of user-friendly interfaces and intuitive workflows.
- Partner with IT, finance teams, and other stakeholders to align system capabilities with business needs.
- Act as a liaison between finance and technology teams, translating business requirements into technical specifications.
- Develop and deploy cutting-edge features and applications to streamline finance operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, automate accounting tasks, and enhance financial reporting
- Spearhead the administration and continuous improvement of our financial systems
- Develop and deploy cutting-edge features and applications to streamline finance operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, automate accounting tasks, and enhance financial reporting
- Support: Provide expert guidance and training to users across all departments and locations
- Foster a culture of technological adoption and innovation within the finance department
- Provide expert guidance and training to users across all departments and locations
- Foster a culture of technological adoption and innovation within the finance department
Benefits
- A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
- A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector.
- The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team.
- An unparalleled personal and professional growth as a longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders.
How to Apply
Apply through the Jumia careers portal.
