Accountant

Our mission

We're making Africa the first cashless continent.

In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash.

We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across 9 countries and are growing fast.

Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in...

How you'll help us achieve it

In this role, you will be responsible for

Manage the accounting cycle for assigned technical accounting areas including but not limited to investments, debt, leases, equity, inter-company, revenue recognition, etc.

Research and apply GAAP and local accounting guidance to complex, non-routine transactions; draft accounting policies, and prepare technical memos for auditors

Prepare, review and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the annual external financial statements ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Collaborate with local finance teams to record transactions and implement efficient financial processes and internal controls

Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies or variances in a timely manner

Support the audit and tax filing processes by providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors and the tax team to address any inquiries or findings

Stay updated on industry trends, accounting principles, and regulatory changes, implementing best practices to optimize financial processes

Key details

This is a fully remote role. Candidates must be based in one of our talent hub countries or in one of our operating markets in Africa including Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, or Burkina Faso.

Wave provides a yearly $1,200 stipend to support coworking meetups with teammates.

Remote team members are expected to travel to our operational markets (e.g. Senegal or Côte d'Ivoire) at least once a year. Exceptions apply, but we’ve found this key to understanding our users and product.

Our salaries are competitive and are calculated using a transparent formula. For this role, depending on your level and location, we offer a salary of up to $104,400 USD, plus a generous equity package.

Major benefits

Subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents and retirement contributions (both vary from country to country).

6 months of fully paid parental leave and subsidized fertility assistance.

Flexible vacation, with most folks taking between 21-30 days exclusive of statutory holidays.

$10,000 annual charitable donation matching.

Requirements

5 years experience in accounting, and a plus if in the Financial Services industry operating in a multi-currency environment

Have demonstrable experience in leading an audit

Strong grasp of the financial close process

You might be a good fit if you

Have CPA or similar designation or are in the process of obtaining such designation.

Are enthusiastic about learning new reporting tools, solving unique problems, and optimizing processes.

Can navigate ambiguity and find creative ways to solve problems.

Are a goal-oriented leader, capable of working on a fast-moving small team as both an individual contributor and manager.

Are passionate about Wave's mission and eager to do what needs to be done to achieve it.

Our team

We have a rapidly growing in-country team in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Uganda, Niger, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon plus remote team members spread across the world.

We're deeply passionate about our mission of bringing radically affordable financial services to the people who need them most.

We foster autonomy for our employees. You'll own your projects at every stage, from understanding the problem to monitoring your solution in production.

We raised the largest Series A in Africa in 2021. Our world-class investors, include Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa.

We are on Y Combinator's top companies by revenue.

How to apply

Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.

We review applications frequently and recommend that you apply to the role that most closely aligns with your skills, experience and career goals.

Wave is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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