Conduct a comprehensive review of the current Chart of Accounts (CoA) and accounting practices.
Align nomenclature and accounting treatments with global payment industry standards.
Ensure all treatments remain strictly adherent to IFRS and local statutory requirements across our core African jurisdictions.
Map and document end-to-end accounting flows for complex products (e.g., split payments, multi-currency settlements).
Define and codify the "Cellulant Way" for accounting processes to ensure consistency across the group.
Act as the lead consultant for local finance teams during the transition to the new CoA.
Provide hands-on training and mentorship to ensure the accurate adoption of new accounting treatments.
Perform a deep-dive "unpicking" of current local balance sheets.

Qualified Accountant: ACA (or equivalent), ideally with initial training at a "Big 4" firm.
At least 10 -12 Years of Experience.
Payments Expertise: Proven experience in a high-growth Fintech or global Payments Provider, managing complex multi-currency transaction volumes.
Technical Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of IFRS specifically applied to payment-related flows, safeguarding, and multi-market jurisdictional rules.
Systems & Scale: Experience with sophisticated financial systems and ERP implementations in a high-transaction environment.
Emerging Market Agility: Comfortable navigating the nuances of varied African jurisdictions and working effectively with diverse local teams.

Senior Principal, Payments Accountant

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