Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.
We are seeking 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 deliver solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
The Financial Controller will oversee financial operations for Benin and multiple Francophone African countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards. This role involves managing accounting records, mitigating financial risks, publishing accurate financial statements, and coordinating audits across diverse jurisdictions. The position requires strong strategic planning, leadership, and analytical skills to support organizational growth through sound financial strategies, robust internal controls, and effective regional financial planning.
Scope of Coverage
This role will cover Francophone countries in West and Central Africa, including but not limited to:
Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Guinea, Cameroon, Chad, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Madagascar, Mauritania, Comoros.
What you will do
- Prepare and publish accurate financial reports for Benin and other Francophone entities.
- Consolidate financial data across multiple jurisdictions under OHADA and IFRS frameworks.
- Manage cash flow, ensuring timely collections and vendor payments across countries.
- Coordinate statutory accounting, tax filings, and social security obligations in compliance with local laws.
- Ensure adherence to OHADA accounting standards (SYSCOHADA) and local GAAP.
- Oversee financial administration for local offices.
- Implement and monitor internal controls across multiple entities.
- Prepare income statements, participate in budgeting processes, and support FP&A activities across the group.
- Evaluate and manage financial risks in diverse regulatory environments.
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes regionally.
- Develop and implement plans for financial growth and operational efficiency.
What you will bring
- Education: Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional Certifications: ACCA, ACA, CIMA (international qualification required); local CPA highly valued.
- Experience:
- Minimum 3–5 years in finance management.
- Auditing experience (Big Four or reputable audit firm preferred).
- Exposure to multinational environments; experience in tech or financial institutions is an asset.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software (SAP preferred).
- Fluent in French and English (mandatory for Francophone coverage).
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, OHADA, and local GAAP.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Additional Requirements for Francophone Coverage
- Familiarity with OHADA legal and accounting framework (applies to 17 Francophone countries).
- Understanding of local tax regimes, social security systems, and compliance requirements in West and Central Africa.
- Ability to travel across multiple countries for audits, compliance checks, and team coordination.
- Cultural adaptability and experience working in diverse environments.
Why you should apply
What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
📲 💻 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
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
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.
Skills Required
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- ACCA, ACA, CIMA certification, international qualification
- Minimum 3-5 years in finance management
- Auditing experience at a Big Four or reputable audit firm
- Proficiency in accounting software, SAP preferred
- Fluency in French and English
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, OHADA, and local GAAP
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
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.
