Senior Manager, Finance

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient borderless manner.

The Role: Flutterwave is looking for a Senior Manager, Finance who will administer accounting operations to meet legal requirements. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for managing accounting activities, bank reconciliations and accounts receivable

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be

Financial Management

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
• Conduct regular financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports for management and external stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.

Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all Zambian tax laws and regulations.
• Work closely with external tax advisors to optimize tax strategies and minimize liabilities
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely tax returns.
• Attend to tax audit queries, tax audit exercises, transfer pricing audits, and other routine checks from regulators in relation to tax matters
• Work with The People Team to ensure tax compliance with all employee-related taxes and contributions

Accounting

• Manage the accounting activities of the Zambian entity, including but not limited to:
  • General ledger maintenance.
  • Financial statement preparation and analysis.
  • Accounts payable and receivable oversight
• Participate in monthly financial close activities including performance report preparation for Zambian entity

Treasury Management

• Develop and implement treasury strategies to optimize cash flow
• Monitor and manage the organization’s liquidity and investment portfolios
• Execute financial transactions, including debt financing and investment activities

Required Competencies And Skills To Be a Waver

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certifications. strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance operations roles
• Strong knowledge of local financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting principles
• Proven experience in treasury management and financial analysis
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite