Thursday, November 06, 2014

Finance and Human Resources Officer at Kaymu Tanzania

The Finance and Human Resources Officer role is a unique blend of Human Resources and Accounting, where the employee will be reporting directly to the Country Manager and the Head of Finance, as well as coordinating closely with the Head of Logistics and Head of Sales regarding cash reconciliation and commissions collection. The position is designed to drive financial bookkeeping of incoming payments and external transfers to all Kaymu business partners, suppliers, and customers, while alsosupporting issues related to human-resources and office support.

Kaymu is the largest, fastest-growingand safest online marketplace in Africa, where buyers and sellers meet and exchange everything from Fashion to Phones. Founded in January 2013, Kaymu’s vision is to offer both customers and sellers a shopping experience that is convenient, safe and second to none. Kaymu is the largest, fastest-growingand safest online marketplace in Africa, where buyers and sellers meet and exchange everything from Fashion to Phones. Founded in January 2013 and backed by Millicom and Rocket Internet, Kaymu’s vision is to offer both customers and sellers a shopping experience that is convenient, safe and second to none.

We offer a unique education in launching and scaling new internet concepts, and an opportunity to become part of a highly professional, talented, dynamic and motivated team working around the world. Salary packages are attractive and competitive.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
· Payments Management.Manage all methods of incoming customer payments (mobile money accounts, credit card, cash) and ensure timely and accurate payment to sellers via different payment methods on a daily basis.
· Cash Bookkeeping.Support Head of Finance and Country Manager in tracking relevant cash inflows and outflows and balancing cash-on-hand weekly.
· Reporting. Reportdaily and weekly on incoming and outgoing payment flows, opening and closing balances and pending/overdue payments received and sent.
· Human Resources. Support Country Manager in proper onboarding and offboarding of all Kaymu Tanzania employees.
· Issue Resolution.Take ownership of legitimate office issues regarding critical technology and supplies, ensuring we replace / repair items at best cost in a timely manner.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW/HAVE:
· 2+ years of accounting and bookkeepingexperience
· Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting and/or financial management
· Strong communication skills in-person and over-the-phone
· Advanced knowledge of Excel, banking and mobile money systems
· Attention to detail and ability to properly document and maintain records
· Flexibility and initiative in a constantly-changing work environment
· Basic understanding of e-commerce (how it works, and it’s potential)
· Speaking and Writing Fluency in English and Swahili

If you want to join some of the fastest growing companies in the world, please send your resume with subject as “APPLICATION: FINANCE & HR OFFICER” to: erfaan.mojgani@kaymu.com