At Capi, we help businesses in emerging markets pay their international suppliers - simply, quickly, and fairly.
Backed by $18M+ from top-tier investors like Creandum, Y Combinator, General Catalyst, and angels from Revolut, Checkout, Stripe, and Remitly, we’re building the financial infrastructure that emerging markets deserve.
By making global trade smoother and more accessible, we help local businesses grow faster, hire more people, and power prosperity across their communities.
Our mission is to grow GDP in emerging markets by making the global financial system fairer and more accessible. We’re tackling global trade, making it easier for importers to pay their international suppliers. Our platform enables businesses to expand rapidly, create jobs, and be engines of prosperity for their countries.
Our team is made up of approx 80 people across 10 countries; we are a group of a highly-ambitious, get-it-done people, who like to work hard on something that has a tangible impact in the world. And we’re looking for more people to join our team!
Take a look through Capi’s mission & values.
Role OverviewAs Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the core management accounting and financial operations of the business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will ensure that financial records are accurate, complete, and well controlled, and that reporting and filings are delivered on time.
This is a hands on role suited to a qualified accountant who wants a strong technical foundation, ownership of core finance processes, and exposure to audits and regulatory requirements in a fast-growing fintech. You will play a key role in improving finance processes as the business scales, supporting audits, and maintaining a clean and well documented financial control function.
Key Responsibilities & work-streams you’ll ownLead the month-end close and production of accurate financial and management reporting
Support tax compliance and regulatory reporting, including preparation of filings and coordination with external advisors
Maintain ownership of balance sheet accounts, including regular reconciliation and issue resolution
Oversee accounts payable and ensure transactions are accurate, controlled, and well documented
Improve and document finance processes to support scale and audit readiness
Partner cross-functionally with operations, product, treasury, and commercial teams to identify, design, and implement process improvements that strengthens controls, efficiency, and scalability
Prepare audit schedules and support statutory and regulatory filings
Support the migration to a new accounting system, including testing, data validation, and documentation.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified with at least 4+ years’ relevant experience
Experience at a startup, fintech, or Top 10 accounting firm professional services firm (Top 10)
Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets and comfort working with data
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Professional level English proficiency
Location: London
Familiarity with Xero, Netsuite and other tier accounting software
Exposure to international payments, FX, or multi-currency finance operations
French language skills
This is a full-time position with competitive salary, share options, and benefits
We require at least 3 days a week in the London office (near Old Street Station)
Capi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team at Capi. Whoever you are, we’d love to hear from you. If there’s anything you need to make the interview process easier—whether it’s accessibility support, a different format, or just a heads-up about what to expect—just let us know, we’re happy to help.
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What We Do
Capi helps businesses in Africa pay their overseas suppliers. Importers of goods in Africa pay up to 10% to settle an invoice and wait weeks for the payment to arrive. We’re on a mission to give businesses in Africa the same price and speed as businesses expect in the US and Europe.
We're backed by Firstminute Capital, Y Combinator, General Catalyst, Raba, Kima Ventures, Africa Fintech Collective, Musha Ventures, Four Cities, former a16z and YC partners (including Paul Graham), scouts from a16z and Sequoia, and co-founders and operators from Onfido, Taptap Send, McKinsey, Earnest, GiveDirectly, and Turquoise Mountain








