Internship Global Program - Shared Accounting - Jumia (Full Time) About Jumia :Jumia believes that technology has the potential to transform everyday life in Africa for the better. Jumia was built to help consumers access millions of goods and services conveniently and at the best prices while opening up a new way for sellers to reach consumers and grow their businesses.Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2019, Jumia is the leading e-commerce company in Africa, operating in 11 countries. The Jumia platform consists of a marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, a logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and a payment service, JumiaPay, which offers a safe and easy solution to facilitate online payment transactions. The company offers goods across a broad range of categories, such as phones and electronics, home appliances, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion and beauty.We are looking for an Accounting intern (Porto-based) to be part of our global teams shared between Portugal and Africa!What do you think about joining the largest eCommerce platform operating on the African continent?What you will be doingPerform Accounts Receivable (AR) analysis: Review and analyse AR reports to identify outstanding balances and trendsInvestigate discrepancies and resolve issues related to customer payments and invoicesPrepare regular AR reports for management reviewBook AR transactions: Enter and update AR transactions accurately and timely in the accounting systemReconcile AR records with supporting documentationMonitor customer responses in emails to ensure that claims are promptly addressed and resolvedAssist in month-end close preparing journal entriesSupport ad-hoc accounting tasksWhat we are looking forDegree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldGood understanding of Accounting principlesKnowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, formulas)Analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage time effectivelyEagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environmentWe Offer :A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environmentA unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sectorThe opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic teamAn unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer term objective is to train the next generation of leadersPlease ensure to only apply for jobs with Jumia through our official website.Jumia will never charge you a fee to apply for a job: be wary of websites that claim to help you apply for a Jumia job or that charge a fee to get you a job.#J-18808-Ljbffr
