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.
About Jumia Cairo Tech Center
Want to be part of the biggest tech center in Africa and work in mixed teams with over 16 different nationalities? Join Jumia Egypt Tech Centers where tech meets purpose. At Cairo Tech Center you will be managed by and mentored by top tech leaders in both Portugal and Egypt. You will also be working with state-of-the-art technologies & methodologies, and using agile philosophy, all as a means to improve the lives of millions of Africans across the continent by offering them convenient and affordable online solutions. And with that as our PURPOSE, innovation at Jumia NEVER stops and you will be moving from one exciting challenge to the next.
What you will be doing
- System Administration and Enhancement:
1. Spearhead the administration and continuous improvement of our financial systems
2. Develop and deploy cutting-edge features and applications to streamline finance operations
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, automate accounting tasks, and enhance financial reporting
- User Empowerment and Support:
1. Provide expert guidance and training to users across all departments and locations
2. Troubleshoot issues and empower users to maximize system capabilities
3. Foster a culture of technological adoption and innovation within the finance department
- Process Optimization and Automation:
1. Identify opportunities to simplify complex processes through intelligent automation
2. Design and implement solutions that improve data quality, financial controls, and reporting accuracy
3. Drive the development of user-friendly interfaces and intuitive workflows
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
1. Partner with IT, finance teams, and other stakeholders to align system capabilities with business needs
2. Contribute to strategic initiatives that leverage financial systems to support business growth
3. Act as a liaison between finance and technology teams, translating business requirements into technical specifications
What we are looking for
- Proven "hands-on" experience in financial systems administration - MS Dynamics NAV is a significant 'plus', but we value expertise in any modern ERP system
- Unlock the power of financial data with your SQL expertise - as a Finance Systems Specialist, your SQL Skills will be invaluable
- Showcase your C# and JavaScript skills to supercharge your application - while not required, proficiency in these languages will set you apart
- 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
If you're ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our financial operations through cutting-edge technology. we want to hear from you. Join us in creating a more efficient, data-driven financial ecosystem that drives business success.
Apply now and be part of our journey towards financial excellence through innovation!
We Offer:
- 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 our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders
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