Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.
We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
As a Regional Senior Accountant in Optasia, you will manage accounting records, evaluate and manage risk, ensure compliance with regulations, publish financial statements, oversee accounting operations, analyze financial data, monitor expenditure, forecast revenue, coordinate auditing processes, and ensure accuracy of financial information.
Competencies should include strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency as a Accountant will aid our organization in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing proper internal controls, achieving organizational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy.
The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills. The noteworthy Financial Controller should streamline our accounting functions and operations, provide financial analysis and reports, train staff on business finance issues, promote regulatory compliance, and drive income generation.
What you will do
- Prepare the financial reports
- Monitor the company's subsidiaries in the Norther Africa region
- Manage the cash flow of the local company and ensure timely collections and timely vendors payment
- Coordinate with statutory accountants, tax and social security obligations
- Handle financial administration for the local office
- Analyze financial data
- Monitor internal controls
- Oversee and prepare income statements
- Participate in budgeting processes
- Manage financial transactions
- Streamline accounting functions and operations
- Develop plans for financial growth
- Evaluate and manage risk
- Coordinate audit processes
- Book keeping
What you will bring
- Minimum of 7+ years of proven experience in finance management
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- IFRS Diploma
- ACCA/CPA is a plus
- Other acknowledged international professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, etc.) is preferred
- Auditing experience (Big four or other acknowledged audit firm) experience will be appreciated
- Working experience outside Egypt will be considered as an asset
- Working experience in multinational company is desired
- Experience in Tech company or financial institution will be considered as an asset
- Proficiency in any accounting software (SAP)
- Fluency in English (French will be considered as a plus)
- Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals
Your key attributes
- Strong work ethic
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong planning and organizing skills
- Good communication skills
- Team spirit
Why you should apply
What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
Optasia’s Values 🌟
#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.
What We Do
We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way.
Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them with accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making.
We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis.
Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets.
Operating since 2012 as Channel VAS and expanded in more than 35 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and LATAM with focus in emerging markets, Optasia Enabling credit decisions for an average of 116 million customers a month and had more than 980 million addressable subscribers in 2023, continuing to expand to new markets globally.
Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.
