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Finance Systems Specialist - Jumia (Full Time) — Portugal

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.

Jumia in Porto

At Jumia Porto Tech Center we boast over 16 different nationalities. We have around 350 employees from several business areas, from IT, to Finance, to HR. The IT team represents 75% of it, so as you can see we are a major tech company, and as a Tech company, we share an innovative spirit. We are great fans of Agile philosophy and we aim to keep things simple but smart. Also, for Jumia, technology relates with improvement for our world. We see technology as something we need to put purpose into. Our mission is to leverage technology to improve everyday life in Africa and we do it by delivering convenient and affordable online services to consumers, helping them fulfill basic everyday needs. And while we’re present in Africa, we get to take African economy online, helping small and large businesses grow and reach new consumers. This is what drives our day to day decisions.

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive financial excellence? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and creating innovative solutions? We\'re seeking a dynamic Finance Systems Specialist to join our team and revolutionize our financial processes.

• System Administration and Enhancement:
• Spearhead the administration and continuous improvement of our financial systems
• Develop and deploy cutting-edge features and applications to streamline finance operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, automate accounting tasks, and enhance financial reporting

• User Empowerment and Support:
• Provide expert guidance and training to users across all departments and locations
• Troubleshoot issues and empower users to maximize system capabilities
• Foster a culture of technological adoption and innovation within the finance department

• Process Optimization and Automation:
• Identify opportunities to simplify complex processes through intelligent automation
• Design and implement solutions that improve data quality, financial controls, and reporting accuracy
• Drive the development of user-friendly interfaces and intuitive workflows

• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Partner with IT, finance teams, and other stakeholders to align system capabilities with business needs
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that leverage financial systems to support business growth
• Act as a liaison between finance and technology teams, translating business requirements into technical specifications

• Proven hands-on experience in financial systems administration - MS Dynamics NAV is a significant "+plus", but we value expertise in any modern ERP system
• SQL expertise to unlock financial data — as a Finance Systems Specialist, your SQL skills will be invaluable
• 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!

• 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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