Reconciliation Manager
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
We’re looking for a bank Reconciliation Manager who’s resourceful and excited about getting things done.
In this role, you'll:
Review and process agent e-float purchases
Review and process Partner wallet funding
Going through each transaction individually, making sure the amounts match exactly and noting any differences to investigate
Daily reconciliation of bank transactions
Reconciling banks with corresponding bank agent IDs
Record daily and monthly bank fees
Investigate and identify the source of any discrepancy or balance difference
Assisting direct reports in implementing projects
Ad hoc Tasks
Key details
Location: You'll work from our Kinshasa office in DRC with no travel.
Work authorisation in DRC is required
This is a permanent position
Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula. We run performance reviews twice a year and award bonuses to strong performers who have been with the company for more than 6 months
We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents
We support working parents - we offer 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers, in addition to subsidised child care when they return to work
Airtime reimbursement
Free food and a beautiful office space
Requirements
Strong proficiency in English and French
Primary degree in banking, finance, accounting or similar field
At least 4 year's experience in a comparable position
Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals.
Attention to detail and accuracy in reconciling financial data.
Experiencing training and managing junior staff.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
You might be a good fit if you:
Possess foundational knowledge and practical experience in basic bookkeeping or accounting principles.
Demonstrate proficiency with technology, including using Google Sheets, Excel, and similar software tools.
Showcase a strong ability to adhere to deadlines.
Have the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently and effectively.
Exhibit a strong acumen for accountancy and numerical precision.
Display exceptional attention to detail in all tasks and responsibilities.
Show self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset within a team-oriented environment.
Have experience in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.
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.