Job Description
- Manage Month End Accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Responsibility for tax compliance (VAT, withholding tax, corporation tax).
- Help build a ‘best in class’ transactional accounting function.
- Collate budget vs. actuals analysis and Business Partner with Heads of departments.
- Ensure year-end audits & consolidation are done in time and tax returns are filed.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Chartered Accountant or Full CPA with +6 years relevant experience.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable team-player; flexible and willing to support in other areas.
- Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates.
- Own shares in the Company.
- Co-working excursions.
- Awesome equipment.
- Remote working allowance ($600 / year).
- Learning and development (courses, conferences, training events).
- Social events.
- Birthday leave.
Description
Carry1st is Africa’s leading games publisher and monetization platform. Our Platform business unit helps top global companies grow their player base and revenues across Africa and the Middle East; while our Studio unit acquires, develops, and publishes first-party mobile games for global audiences.
Our partners include Activision, EA, Riot Games, and NetEase and we’re backed by top investors like a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Sony, Riot Games, and Nas. We’re scaling awesome content by solving hard problems at the intersection of content, publishing, and digital commerce.
As a Finance Manager you will ensure financial management of the Companies’ affairs and carry out accounting duties with the ultimate goal to provide and keep accurate and complete financial records. This position is a great opportunity for an experienced and qualified Finance Manager who is proactive, able to multitask and prioritise work to accommodate the requirements of a dynamic and growing business.
You will...
- Manage Month End Accounting and balance sheet reconciliations to produce robust and timely financial results
- Responsibility for tax compliance including VAT, withholding tax and corporation tax in all jurisdictions
- Help to building a ‘best in class’ transactional accounting function, providing strategic oversight and direction for transactional accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger
- Collate budget vs. actuals analysis and Business Partner with Heads of departments on results
- In collaboration with external auditors ensure year-end audits & consolidation are done in time and tax returns are filed in a timely manner
- Contribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice
Requirements
What makes you a great candidate?
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Chartered Accountant or Full CPA with +6 years relevant experience
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
- Reliable team-player; flexible and willing to support in other areas when required
Benefits
What will it be like to work at Carry1st?
Carry1st is a fast-growing, dynamic place to work. And while we are laser focused on building the flagship mobile internet company in Africa, our team is fully remote and 100% global - with people in 25+ countries! At Carry1st, you will…
- Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
- Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming, fintech, and web3
- Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
- Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create
Some additional perks…
- Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
- Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively
- Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
- Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
- Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
- Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Join us!
Learn more about Carry1st…
- Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
- NYSE Trade Talks interviewed Cordel about Carry1st's success in the African gaming market
- Naavik hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Africa’s gaming landscape
- Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market
