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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About Cellulant:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https://cellulant.io/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Cellulant</span></a> is Africa’s leading payments company, providing seamless, secure and innovative solutions that empower businesses, banks, and global brands to thrive in a fast-changing global economy. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">With a presence in over </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-weight: bold\">24 countries and 200+ payment methods</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">, including cards, bank transfers</span><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 46)\">, and mobile money</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">, our </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-weight: bold\">single API payment platform, Tingg</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">, simplifies collections, disbursements, and reconciliations. It processes over </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-weight: bold\">4.5 million transactions daily </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">for market leaders </span><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 46)\">across</span><br><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 46)\">sectors such as</span><br><span style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 46)\">Airlines, Telecoms, E-commerce, Ride-Hailing, Retail, and Remittances. </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">By simplifying how people pay and get paid, we drive trust, commerce and scale – and connect companies to their ambitions.</span><br><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Our Story:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Across Africa, payments are more than transactions. They are gateways to prosperity, connecting people, businesses and communities to opportunities and growth.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">From enabling a logistics company in Lusaka to pay suppliers across borders, to enabling a hospitality brand in Lagos to scale effortlessly, to supporting an airline in Nairobi to reconcile payments from multiple platforms, Cellulant is the bridge that makes it all possible. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Through trusted technology and customer-centric innovation, we build connections that inspire progress, strengthen economies and transform payments into a tool for progress.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Since our founding in 2003, we've continuously adapted and grown, leveraging our experiences to simplify payments for businesses. We are driven by an unshakable belief that seamless people-centred payments are the key to unlocking prosperity. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Today, Cellulant powers online and offline payment processing, allowing businesses to collect payments, send payouts, and accelerate business growth.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Our Mission: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">To deliver seamless, secure and innovative payment solutions for businesses. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Our Vision:</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">To create a connected world where businesses move money as easily as they share ideas.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Role Overview: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Analyst: Accounts Payable &amp; Reconciliations /Financial Accountant: Payables &amp; Reconciliations will manage all aspects of vendor payments, expense processing, cash outflow planning, and financial reporting. As the AP in charge in a fast-paced fintech environment, this role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who can operate both strategically and operationally, while collaborating with multiple teams to support business growth and financial integrity.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">What You'll do:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">1. Invoice &amp; Payment Processing</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Review, code, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, approval, and compliance with tax and procurement policies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Schedule and execute payment runs, ensuring timely settlement.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Manage vendor master data, onboarding, and banking details securely and accurately.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all payments and settlements.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">2. Employee Expenses &amp; Corporate Cards</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Administer employee reimbursement claims and ensure policy compliance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely accounting.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide guidance to staff on expense claim processes.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">3. Reconciliation &amp; Reporting</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintain AP aging reports and monitor for overdue or disputed items.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Prepare regular reports on cash outflows, DPO, and vendor spend analysis for Finance leadership.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support month-end close by preparing accruals and cut-off journals.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">4. Process Ownership &amp; Controls</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Own and continuously improve the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintain internal controls to prevent fraud, duplicate payments, or errors.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure compliance with relevant tax rules (e.g., WHT, VAT) and regulatory obligations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">5. Vendor &amp; Stakeholder Management</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors on payment and invoicing matters.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Legal, FP&amp;A, and Treasury to align on contract terms, budgets, and payment schedules.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Monitor contractual payment terms and ensure adherence.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">6. System &amp; Process Improvement</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Drive automation and efficiency in AP processes using accounting systems or AP tools.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assist in the implementation and optimization of ERP/AP systems (e.g., NetSuite).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Document processes and identify opportunities for improvement.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">7. Payroll Related  Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Post payroll-related journal entries and accruals </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger and bank statements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Submit statutory returns and payments (e.g., payroll taxes, pension contributions, health insurance) within deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintain accurate payroll accounts, including reconciliation of salary related GLs</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support month-end close by providing payroll reports, schedules, and commentary for variance analysis.</span><br><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">What we are looking for:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. CPA/ CFA/ACCA is mandatory.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or finance operations, ideally within fintech, tech, or fast-scaling startups.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong working knowledge of AP processes, payment platforms, and expense management tools.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite,) and Excel/Google Sheets.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Solid understanding of tax compliance (WHT, VAT) and financial controls.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span><br><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Why this role matters?</span><br></p>\n<p>As the Analyst: Accounts Payable &amp; Reconciliations, you are not just managing invoices, you are the guardian of our cash outflow and the engine behind our operational efficiency.</p>\n<p>By owning the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and critical payroll reconciliations, you ensure our vendors are trusted partners, our employees are supported, and our compliance framework is bulletproof. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, your razor-sharp attention to detail and drive for automation will directly protect our bottom line, mitigate risk, and provide the financial clarity our leadership needs to scale the business safely and aggressively.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Why Work for Us?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">At Cellulant, we are more than a payments company: we are bridge-builders. We believe that by simplifying the way people pay and get paid, we are connecting companies to their ambitions, people to opportunities, and Africa to the global economy. Our work goes beyond payments—it’s about what people, businesses, and communities can do when the movement of money becomes more dependable, seamless, and secure. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Some exciting things about us...</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">We have an extensive footprint: </span>We have an office presence in 10 countries, and our products serve 24 countries across Africa, with a global workforce of about 300 employees. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">We believe innovation is at the heart of Fintech:</span> Thousands of market leaders and top enterprises trust our technology to power their payments. Our customers are in various sectors, including financial services, travel and hospitality, telecom, e-commerce, remittance companies, SaaS, and the gig economy. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">We support a diverse and inclusive workforce:</span> We focus on the growth and development of our employees through well-developed, individualised career paths, ensuring you reach your full potential in a supportive and delivery-oriented environment. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">We put our employees first:</span> At Cellulant, your contribution is rewarded competitively. We use clear career levels and role titles, and benchmark our base pay against data and a well-established internal process. Your actual salary will reflect your experience, skills, impact and the scope of the role, as well as our business needs and prevailing market conditions. We also offer generous personal time off, and medical and life insurance benefits (markets permitting).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">We seek collaborative builders: </span>At Cellulant, we believe that great ideas happen when we come together. Therefore, we nurture a collaborative work environment that challenges, engages, and empowers each person to contribute to the growth and success of the business. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">We solve Africa's digital economy:</span> We’re solving payment challenges on the continent to create opportunities and accelerate economic growth for all of Africa.</span></li>\n</ul>",
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