FP&A Manager

ANKA; Cote; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce solutions provider is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead the company's accounting function, provide financial analysis, and enhance budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting across African jurisdictions, is bilingual in French and English, and possesses outstanding interpersonal skills. The company offers a competitive salary and a flexible remote work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health expense coverage

30 days paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience managing accounting & tax structures.
• Ability to understand the African ecosystem.
• Design thinking mindset for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general accounting function and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting for decision-making.
• Head the drafting and update of the company’s budget.

Skills

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Accounting procedures

IFRS for SME

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Bilingual (French and English)

Job description

We're ANKA, the all-in-one solution for sellers of products « Made of Africa » to sell from anywhere, ship worldwide, get paid faster on international or local African payment methods, and easily manage their businesses. Our new vision is clear: Export Africa by building the future of selling globally! This is an excellent opportunity to join a small experienced and ambitious team in a fast-growing company.

If you are a FP&A Manager who likes to give an analysis of every technical, administrative, and significant impact with strong excellent interpersonal skills, then this role is for you. If you like new challenges and you are not afraid to roll up your sleeves, we'll be more than happy to welcome you in our team.

What You'll Do

• Management of the general accounting function: drafting and implementation of accounting procedures; support in implementation of the accounting system.
• You're knowledgeable in implementing and executing controls and animating the monthly closing process.
• Proven ability to manage and navigate the different accounting laws; Nigeria, UEMOA, Ghana, etc.
• Providing financial analysis and reports on key performance indicators to support the company’s decision-making process.
• Ability to head and improve the drafting and update of the company’s budget and provide monthly and quarterly reporting to invest.
• Identifying when and how the company can optimize their assets and investments.
• Working with department heads to figure out each department’s likely revenue and expenses over the next several years.
• Management of the company’s financial audit.
• Management of key external stakeholders: auditors, bank, tax authorities.

What You Bring

• You have 3 to 5 years of experience managing and understanding the accounting & tax structures of different African countries.
• You are able to understand the African ecosystem.
• You have a solid command of the IFRS for SME.
• You know how to implement accounting procedures in an early stage environment or equivalent.
• You have a design thinking mindset helping you to approach problems in different ways.
• You have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills dealing as well with junior team members than with the senior leadership team.
• You master Microsoft Excel (Power query), Power Point & Power BI.
• You are bilingual; French and English

Life at ANKA

We work remotely, collaboratively, and with flexibility. We have a culture of “Teamwork, Determination, Accountability, Curiosity”

Our Compensation Package

• A competitive salary alongside with an Ivorian Long-Term contract
• A health expense coverage for you and your family
• 30 days paid holidays per year

Our hiring process

• Screening call: 30-minute with Marina, our Head of People & Culture to get to know you, discuss your motivation & fit for the role.
• Technical interview: A technical test to prepare ( at home or online) followed by a 45’min interview on Zoom with Axel, our CFO to deep dive into your technical skills.
• Meet the co-founders: 30-minute interview on Zoom with Moulaye, CEO to discuss the company goals, your career aspirations and your fit with our company culture.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Policy

We're Anka. We truly embrace diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, national origin, sexuality, disability, or any other characteristic.