FP&A Manager

ANKA; West Oxfordshire; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company as an FP&A Manager, where you'll manage accounting functions and provide financial analysis to support decision-making. Work remotely and collaborate with a diverse team to optimize financial performance across various African markets.

Benefits

Health coverage for you and your family

30 days paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience managing accounting & tax structures in African countries.
• Solid command of IFRS for SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting function and implement accounting procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and reports on key performance indicators.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and tax authorities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Design Thinking

Understanding of African Ecosystem

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are

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 enjoys analyzing every technical, administrative, and significant impact with strong interpersonal skills, then this role is for you. If you like new challenges and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves, we'd be happy to welcome you to our team.

What You'll Do

• Manage the general accounting function: drafting and implementing accounting procedures; support in implementing the accounting system.
• Implement and execute controls and animate the monthly closing process.
• Manage and navigate different accounting laws; Nigeria, UEMOA, Ghana, etc.
• Provide financial analysis and reports on key performance indicators to support decision-making.
• Lead and improve the drafting and updating of the company’s budget and provide monthly and quarterly reports to investors.
• Identify opportunities to optimize assets and investments.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast revenue and expenses over the coming years.
• Manage the company’s financial audits.
• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders: auditors, banks, tax authorities.

What You Bring

• 3 to 5 years of experience managing and understanding the accounting & tax structures of various African countries.
• Understanding of the African ecosystem.
• Solid command of IFRS for SMEs.
• Experience implementing accounting procedures in an early-stage environment or equivalent.
• Design thinking mindset to approach problems creatively.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, working effectively with both junior team members and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query), PowerPoint, & Power BI.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Life at ANKA

Remotely. Work from anywhere with a reliable, fast internet connection.

Collaboratively. Weekly asynchronous updates, biweekly video meetings, project management via Basecamp and Trello.

Flexible. We adapt based on learnings and feedback, fostering a flexible company culture.

Our Compensation Package

• Competitive salary with a long-term Ivorian contract.
• Health coverage for you and your family.
• 30 days paid holidays annually.
• Our core values: “Teamwork, Determination, Accountability, Curiosity”.

Our Hiring Process

• Screening call: 30-minute with Marina, our Head of People & Culture.
• Technical interview: Home or online technical test, followed by a 45-minute Zoom interview with Axel, CFO.
• Meet the co-founders: 30-minute Zoom interview with Moulaye, CEO, to discuss company goals and culture fit.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Policy

We embrace diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of color, religion, sex, nationality, sexuality, disability, or other characteristics. If you want to be truly yourself, work remotely, and have an impact on an international scale, ANKA is the place for you!