pawaPay

Accounting Manager

• Familiarising yourself with the business model and the key revenue and cost lines
• Acting as the named finance contact for the Central Bank and other local regulatory authorities in relevant West African jurisdictions
• Supporting the preparation and submission of regulatory returns and compliance reporting required under PSP licensing frameworks
• Support the month-end close process for West African companies, including preparation of schedules and supporting information for review
• Preparing local statutory financial statements and ensuring readiness for regulatory or statutory reviews
• Assist in timely bank and mobile money reconciliations, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and variances are investigated and resolved
• Assist with local tax and regulatory compliance by working closely with external accounting and tax advisors in each West African market to understand filing requirements, deadlines, and documentation needs
• Maintain proper documentation to support statutory, regulatory, and tax filings across West African jurisdictions
• Assist in monitoring financial processes and internal controls, escalating issues and contributing ideas for process improvements where appropriate
• Support payroll processing activities, including reconciliation of payroll reports and assisting with statutory deductions and tax compliance
• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements and provide supporting schedules for audits and statutory reviews
• Carry out day-to-day bookkeeping activities, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date.

Accounting Lead – West Africa Region