About the role
Our mission We're making Africa the first cashless continent. In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash. We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across 9 countries and are growing fast. Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in... How you'll help us achieve it We’re looking for an Accountant who’s resourceful, organized, and proactive about getting things done. You'll be responsible for helping develop and maintain an effective financial and accounting unit as we rapidly scale our business in Senegal. In this role, you'll; Support the Assistant Financial Controller in day-to-day work and the close process. Book accounting entries. Reconcile general ledger accounts to supporting documentation (ie, bank accounts, detail schedules, etc.) Prepare tax provisions schedules, returns, payments, and reports, and maintain a company’s tax database. Detect errors from incorrect tax filings. Provide financial information by researching and analyzing accounting data. Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options. Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Handle financial close tasks under the Assistant Controller’s supervision. Maintain confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential. Accurately prepare quarterly and annual tax reports. Lead by living Wave's values, and ensure they're deeply ingrained within your team. Key details The location is in Dakar. Work authorization in Senegal is required. This is a permanent position. Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula. We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents. We support working parents - we offer generous parental leave policies (26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers) and subsidized childcare when you return to work. We help you live your fullest life now! We subsidize gym memberships and fitness classes. Airtime reimbursement. Free food and a beautiful office space.
