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 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.
The Financial Operations Manager will be responsible for coordinating MFS service reconciliations and invoicing across multiple territories. This role requires a deep understanding of financial services regulations and the ability to ensure compliance across all serviced territories. The Financial Operations Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records and support the financial health of the MFS department.
What you will do
- Service Reconciliations: Coordinate and manage the reconciliation of MFS services for company's territories and ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Invoicing: Oversee the invoicing process for MFS services, ensuring timely and accurate billing to clients and partners.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial services regulations across all serviced territories. Stay updated on regulatory changes and assess their impact on the company.
- Coordination: Work closely with internal teams (finance, legal, operations) and external stakeholders (clients, partners, auditors) to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, to the MFS Finance Director and other senior management.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks related to MFS operations. Implement internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts for the MFS department. Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
- Liquidity Monitoring: Monitor liquidity levels to ensure the company can meet its financial obligations.
- Documentation: Maintain thorough and organized documentation of all financial activities and decisions related to MFS services.
What you will bring
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the financial services industry. Experience with mobile financial services is a plus.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
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
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.
Top Skills
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.
