Accounting Manager at Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need,

when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for  end-to-end accounting and finance responsibilities in the country as well as ensuring superb finance business partnering with all other units of the organization to actualize monthly, quarterly and annual company goals.

What you’ll do

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the country’s accounting department including; month and end-year process, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, banking relationships and fixed asset activity.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure proper financial control and compliance.
• Coordinate and complete annual audit.
• Provide initiatives and recommendations on cost reduction.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective action.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Tax Management and Tax Returns Filing.
• Coordination of banking activities and transactions.
• Work cooperatively with all the units to meet operational and team objectives.

What you’ll bring

• A first degree or equivalent preferably in Accounting or Finance or Business-related discipline.
• Recognized professional accounting certification.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Preferably bilingual in English and French