Finance Transformation Specialist at Mukuru

The Opportunity

• We’re looking for a Finance Transformation Specialist to join our dynamic team and play a key role in reimagining how Finance operates across Mukuru.
• This is not your traditional finance role — it’s a cross-functional transformation position where you’ll design and deliver process improvements, system automations, and innovative finance solutions that support our growth and scalability.
• If you’re a qualified finance professional who’s passionate about building smarter, tech-enabled finance processes and enjoys solving complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Finance Tech Solutions
• Collaborate with the Tech and BI teams to design efficient, automated finance processes.
• Develop and enhance tools for:
• Remittances automated reconciliations
• Wallet ledger functionality
• New product launches and financial workflows
• Transactional ledger enhancements in partnership with the Mukuru Tech team.

Drive Finance Projects & Innovation

• Design and implement finance solutions for new products, services, and markets.
• Work cross-functionally with teams across Mukuru to align finance processes with business growth.

Strengthen Processes & Controls

• Lead the Finance Process and Controls Documentation Project, ensuring policies are clear, efficient, and audit-ready.
• Champion best practices in financial control and risk management.

Systems & Automation Ownership

• Manage and enhance NetSuite and other integrated financial systems.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities (including Robotic Process Automation (RPA)).
• Support the digital transformation of finance operations to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Strategic Finance Transformation Roadmap

• Contribute to the design and execution of the Finance Transformation Roadmap.
• Support key finance initiatives and ad-hoc process improvement workstreams.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2+ years post-articles experience from a Big 4 or another leading audit firm.
• Strong understanding of multi-entity, multi-currency structures.
• Experience in highly regulated or listed environments.
• Proven experience improving financial controls and process efficiency.
• Excellent project management, time management, and organisational skills.
• Advanced skills in Excel and MS Office.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems.
• Exposure to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools.
• Experience in both blue-chip and entrepreneurial environments.
• A solid understanding of technical accounting principles and data-driven decision-making.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• A hands-on problem solver who thrives in fast-changing, high-growth environments.
• A strategic thinker who can link operational improvements to business impact.
• Curious and proactive, with a drive to simplify, automate, and innovate.
• A collaborative communicator, able to work effectively with finance, tech, and operations teams.
• Passionate about Mukuru’s purpose and motivated to help shape the future of fintech in Africa.