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Wave is a fintech company building financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa to make the continent cashless. The company operates mobile money platforms in 12 countries, enabling cash deposits, withdrawals, peer-to-peer payments, and business transactions in regions with limited banking infrastructure.
You'll join the accounting team in Burkina Faso as an Accounting Assistant, supporting the Financial Controller in developing and maintaining effective financial and accounting operations as the business scales rapidly in the region.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Financial Controller in day-to-day accounting work and month-end/year-end close processes
- Book accounting entries and maintain accurate records
- Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
- Track advance payment requests from initiation through supporting document submission
- Research and analyze accounting data to provide financial information
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Handle financial closing tasks under the Financial Controller's supervision
- Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements
- Maintain digital and physical financial records
- Protect operations by maintaining confidentiality of financial information
You'll work from the Wave office in Ouagadougou with potential travel to field locations. This is a permanent position with competitive salary (calculated using a transparent formula), generous health insurance for you and dependents, airtime reimbursement, free food, and a modern office space.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, finance, or tax
- Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance
- Strong experience with financial reporting requirements
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Exceptional time management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving skills
- Good computer skills, particularly Word and Excel
- Prior experience at a reputable external audit firm is a distinct advantage
- Work authorization in Burkina Faso required
