Reconciliation Officer

About the Company

Wave is on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent. In many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, over half the population lacks access to traditional banking due to high fees, distance to branches, and lack of card acceptance. To address this, Wave has developed a financial services platform that eliminates account fees, provides instant availability, and is accepted everywhere—even in places lacking reliable electricity, water, or roads. Since launching a mobile app in Senegal in 2017 for cash deposits, withdrawals, and peer-to-peer as well as business payments, Wave has expanded rapidly, now serving millions across nine countries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Reconciliation Officer based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, to ensure accuracy between internal financial records and bank balances. This full-time, remote role requires strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed bank reconciliations daily to verify alignment of bank balances with internal ledgers.
• Review and process electronic float purchases made by agents and manage partner wallet funding transactions.
• Individually examine each transaction to ensure exact amount matches; document and investigate any discrepancies.
• Maintain daily and monthly records of bank fees.
• Reconcile banks using associated bank agent IDs.
• Assist the Reconciliation Manager with project implementation and undertake ad hoc tasks as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Fluency in both English and French is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in a similar financial reconciliation role.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial record-keeping.
• Exceptional accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in financial reconciliations.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Additional Details

• This position is based in our Kinshasa office; no travel required.
• Applicants must hold valid work authorization for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Permanent employment with competitive salaries calculated transparently.
• Performance reviews occur biannually with bonus opportunities for employees after six months of service.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Support for working parents including 26 weeks parental leave for mothers, 4 weeks for fathers, plus subsidized childcare upon return.
• Airtime reimbursement and complimentary meals provided in a well-appointed office setting.

Ideal Profile

• Basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge complemented by practical experience.
• Proficient with technology platforms including Google Sheets and Excel.
• Capable of meeting deadlines with effective task prioritization and time management skills.
• Highly accurate with strong numerical skills and financial acumen.
• Self-driven, enthusiastic, and able to work collaboratively.
• Experienced in identifying and resolving inconsistencies within financial records.

About Our Team

• We possess a rapidly expanding team across multiple African countries and with global remote employees.
• Our commitment is to deliver affordable financial services to underserved populations.
• Employees enjoy project ownership from problem identification through solution deployment and monitoring.
• We achieved the largest Series A funding round in Africa 2021, backed by top-tier investors including Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa.
• Recognized among Y Combinator's top companies by revenue.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wave celebrates diversity and ensures an inclusive working environment for all employees.