About the Role
A fast-growing fintech company transforming digital payments across Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its expanding finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial records, processing intercompany transactions, supporting the monthly financial close, and maintaining compliance across multiple African jurisdictions. This role is ideally suited to a highly organised finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and enjoys working across international operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping & Financial Management
Perform the full bookkeeping function across multiple entities
Manage accounts payable (creditors) and accounts receivable (debtors)
Process and reconcile intercompany/inter-group transactions across multiple entities
Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger accounts
Perform bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations
Month-End & Financial Reporting
Prepare and assist with monthly management accounts
Complete month-end financial close activities within required deadlines
Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies
Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation when required
Compliance & Stakeholder Management
Work across multiple African jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with the relevant accounting requirements in Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve financial queries and discrepancies
Support the finance team with ad hoc accounting and reporting duties
Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
Experience
Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field
5–10 years’ bookkeeping experience
Proven experience managing both debtors and creditors functions
Experience working across multiple legal entities and processing intercompany transactions
Experience preparing monthly management accounts
Strong reconciliation and month-end close experience
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Experience working across multiple African jurisdictions will be advantageous
Experience within a fintech, technology, or fast-growing commercial environment will be advantageous
What We’re Looking For
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across multiple entities
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently
Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-country environment