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  • Posted: Jan 16, 2020
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    Lori Systems is a fast growing, technology venture based in Nairobi, Kenya led by Harvard & MIT graduates and backed by local & international investors and advisors. Leveraging 3 years of research at Harvard and in-house developed technology, Lori has built a logistics platform that is revolutionising the cargo-transport value chain in Africa &nda...
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    Senior Full-Stack Engineer

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a hands-on Full-Stack Engineer to join our Product team. The ideal candidate has prior experience in building a WebApp from the ground up; possesses expert knowledge of Software architecture; loves Machine Learning and has high confidence levels in handling Full-stack + Python.

    Responsibilities

    • Developing new user-facing features using React.JS / React Native
    • Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use (experience with micro-frontends)
    • Creating and translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
    • Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
    • Prototype back-ends in Python / Node.JS and perform maintenance on existing backends when called upon
    • Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency

    Requirements

    • BSc. in Computer Science or Mathematics
    • 7+ years of relevant experience
    • Expertise in ReactJS, NodeJS, Python, SQL / Schemaless
    • Passion for simplifying user experience

    Preferred Experience

    • MSc. in Computer Science or Mathematics
    • Experience in a fast paced top tech company

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    Senior Front-End Engineer

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a hands-on Front End Engineer to join our Product team. The ideal candidate has prior experience in building a Web/Mobile from the ground up; possesses expert knowledge of Software usability; loves responsive mobile-first development and has high confidence levels in handling end-to-end frontend UI/UX implementations.

    Responsibilities

    • Developing new user-facing features using React.JS / React Native
    • Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use (experience with micro-frontends preferred)
    • Creating and translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
    • Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
    • Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency
    • Work closely with Backend engineers to wire
    • API’s to Frontends and advise possible API redesigns to improve Frontend performance.

    Requirements

    • BSc in Computer Science or Math
    • 4 – 7 years of relevant experience
    • Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them
    • Experience with markup languages, including HTML, CSS, pre-processing platforms such as SASS, Minifiers and Bundlers.
    • Understanding of cross-browser testing, compatibility issues as ways to work around them
    • Understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
    • Expertise in ReactJS, ReactNative, JavaScript, NodeJS

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    Cargo Sales Associate, Mombasa

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a strategic and hands-on Cargo Sales Associate, Nairobi, who will drive the business to the next level of growth by expanding existing relationships and creating new ones with external partners at the senior level. The position will require the ability to further build and manage teams in customer acquisition, customer service, and procurement departments. In addition, an ability to transition between in-the-weeds execution and systems/structure building is essential – all inside an exciting, dynamic and fast growing start-up environment. Crucial to this role is persistence and a commitment to the goals of building the logistics infrastructure system of the future.

    Responsibilities

    • Identifying business opportunities by establishing prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
    • Selling products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
    • Maintaining A-level Client Relationship Management by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
    • Keeping abreast with current industry trends to provide relevant strategic advice to management

    Requirements

    • 4+ years’ experience in a similar role in a high growth environment
    • Proven leader and team builder
    • Record of delivering results at a top firm
    • Strong negotiation skills; high level of extroversion
    • Attention to detail
    • Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
    • Previous experience in a tech environment is preferable

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    Financial Controller

    The Position

    As Financial Controller you will be asked to implement best in class commercial and business controls, processes and reporting procedures. You will report to the CFO and work closely with the commercial finance teams and business leaders to support Lori’s ambitious growth strategy. This role will have significant exposure to the senior leadership team while being very ‘hands on’. It requires full end to end ownership over accounting, administrative structures, design of IT-systems (ERP), treasury, financial risk management, reporting, control environments, implementation of tax strategies, ownership of year-end audits and regulatory reports.

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee day-to-day accounting requirements and timely reporting and reconciliations
    • Continuously identify, design and implement enhancements to Lori’s global accounting practices and reporting policies and processes
    • Support tracking of the annual budget
    • Lead the implementation of new IT-Systems (ERP)
    • Own the company audits and relationship with external auditors, implementing recommendations to ensure best practices across the board
    • Provide regular and ad-hoc support on historical business analytics to leadership team
    • Manage treasury including A/R, A/P, cash flow and implement a hedging strategy
    • Implement financial controls and risk management strategies

    Requirements

    • Deep commitment to the vision of Lori
    • Qualified CPA or equivalent
    • 5+ years’ accounting experience
    • Experience in a high growth environment
    • Experience working in multi-currency environments
    • Experience in forex management, VAT, and corporation tax
    • Sound knowledge of IFRS standards
    • Proven track record of implementing financial controls, addressing risks, and leading audits

    Nice To Have

    • Prior ownership of full FP&A processes (including budgeting and forecasting)
    • Knowledge and experience implementing an ERP

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

    go to method of application »

    Cargo Sales Associate

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a strategic and hands-on Cargo Sales Associate, Nairobi, who will drive the business to the next level of growth by expanding existing relationships and creating new ones with external partners at the senior level. The position will require the ability to further build and manage teams in customer acquisition, customer service, and procurement departments. In addition, an ability to transition between in-the-weeds execution and systems/structure building is essential – all inside an exciting, dynamic and fast growing start-up environment. Crucial to this role is persistence and a commitment to the goals of building the logistics infrastructure system of the future.

    Responsibilities

    • Identifying business opportunities by establishing prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
    • Selling products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
    • Maintaining A-level Client Relationship Management by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
    • Keeping abreast with current industry trends to provide strategic advise to management

    Requirements

    • 4+ years’ experience in a similar role in a high growth environment
    • Proven leader and team builder
    • Record of delivering results at a top firm
    • Strong negotiation skills; high level of extroversion
    • Attention to detail
    • Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
    • Previous experience in a tech environment is preferable

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    UI / UX Designer

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a hands-on UI / UX Designer to join our Product team. As a UI / UX Designer, you will partner with our data engineers, product team leads, and logistics teams. Your job will involve participation in ideation sessions and you will be expected to translate complex problems into simple solutions. You must be passionate, a great communicator and motivating to those around you; at the same time, maintain the highest level of craftsmanship.

    Responsibilities

    • Work with stakeholders to lead design projects across the entire life cycle from ideation to launch
    • Create multiple concepts, translate them to high fidelity designs, and prototype interactions
    • Maintain our design system and contribute ways to work more efficiently
    • Move fluidly between tools, as we use a combination of Figma, UXPin, Sketch, ProtoPie and Adobe CC
    • Iterate based on feedback, initiate A/B testing, and follow through on user research
    • Assist with technical implementation and uphold quality assurance of project builds

    Requirements

    • 3+ years of UX design experience and a portfolio that showcases UX, visual design skills, and interaction
    • A passion for solving problems using design
    • Experience building products for web, tablet, and mobile form factors
    • Experience conducting usability studies and interacting with end users/clients
    • Full cycle designer from concept through to solution, polish and asset creation
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Expert level user of design, presentation, and communication tools
    • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Javascript frameworks like React
    • Adore visual storytelling and data visualization
    • Have a passion for staying at the forefront of technology and design

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    Global Head of Operations

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a hands-on Vice President, Operations, reporting to the COO, to play a crucial role in standardizing and driving efficiency across all of Lori’s operational processes, at scale. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, documenting and proactively managing the processes and structures that build and support Lori in delivering seamless operations for our cargo clients and transportation partners.

    Responsibilities

    • Design and implement operational processes across regions and cross-pollinate learnings
    • Ensure end-to-end operational excellence with cargo clients, transporters and drivers
    • Co-manage the in-country heads of operations across the group
    • Support the operational enhancement of Lori’s finance function
    • Collaborate with the product team to optimize Lori’s operations through technology
    • Set, enforce and report on global operating targets and process adherence
    • Work with the COO to ensure alignment between in-country operations and group strategy
    • Implement and capture learnings through well-defined and documented incident resolution

    Requirements

    • 10+ years experience in process engineering, management, operations and/or management consulting
    • 5+ years experience in high-growth or technology environments
    • Experience developing, implementing and achieving KPIs
    • Experience with day-to-day operational process development and engineering
    • Hyper-focused on execution and detail oriented
    • Strong analytical thinker who is data driven
    • Excellent problem solving and dispute resolution skills
    • Excellent project management skills balancing multiple projects and competing priorities
    • MSc in Engineering, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    Driver Engagement Associate

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a hands-on Driver Engagement Associate to join our Transport Excellence – Driver Engagement team. You will be tasked to bring in new ideas and join the drive of having a world class platform of driver engagement and needed to conduct professional calls, manage drivers according to the organisation’s policy and mostly prepare and provide accurate and timely reports. You will directly report to your line manager.

    Responsibilities

    • Monitor on-journey trucks from point of loading to the point of offloading.
    • Ensure professional calls are made out to drivers for getting required information.
    • Ensure client reports are timely prepared and shared for reference of on-journey,offloading and empty return trucks.
    • Accurate and detailed information to always be keyed in the TrakIT system.
    • Ensure daily clean up is done on the periscope dashboards to avoid backlogs and inaccurate information.
    • Monitor Whatsapp groups and respond to groups in a professional manner where answers are straight forward.
    • Consistent follow up with clerks on offloading sites to provide accurate information.
    • Prepare breakdown reports, incident reports and accident reports which are shared on a timely manner as per SOP.
    • Ensure full participation on team meetings by giving feedback on the daily challenges faced.

    Requirements

    • A Diploma in a logistics / business related course
    • Track record of delivering results at a top company
    • 1-2 years’ experience from a role in customer service
    • A proven leader with a high ability to influence others
    • An innovative approach to problem-solving
    • A willingness and ability to get into the weeds and solve problems at hand
    • Excellent project management skills

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    Chief Financial Officer

    The Position

    We are seeking a talented Chief Financial Officer to be a key member of Lori’s executive team and play a critical role in the overall management of the company. As CFO, you’ll be committed not just to financial success, but to mission fulfillment. The successful CFO will deliver a finance organization that gets the numbers right and be a partner in shaping & executing the company’s strategy. As CFO, you’ll have primary responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting and finance, with a focus on charting our financial course for the next 5 yrs and beyond.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop financial and tax strategies
    • Manage capital raises and budgeting processes
    • Optimize transaction processing systems and record keeping
    • Define new products and markets to deliver the greatest promise for revenue and margin growth
    • Organize and structure financing of key investments and initiatives to generate competitive advantage
    • Analyze structures (e.g. business models; legal and tax entities; onshore, offshore) and processes (automation, build vs. buy, etc.) that enable competitive advantage and deliver superior market valuation + returns
    • Build and manage accounting, investor relations, legal, and tax teams
    • Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package

    Requirements

    • 10+ yrs experience in a senior financial managerial position
    • Strong and up to date knowledge of current financial & accounting systems
    • Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills
    • Excellent analytical, quantitative & organizational skills
    • Demonstrated ability to manage senior leadership teams, deliver on various projects, perform well under pressure, and excel in providing reliable and clear communication
    • Degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field
    • CPA designation preferred
    • Fintech and/or banking experience preferred

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    Global Head of People Operations

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a hands-on Head of People Operations who will develop, implement, and align People

    Operations programs with business objectives, serving as a strategic partner of the senior management

    team while supporting employees’ day to day welfare needs. The Head of People Operations will be focused on securing and strengthening the company’s foundation for current and future growth.

    Responsibilities

    • Partner with the Executive team to implement and support company policies, practices and programs
    • Lead your direct report managers in creating an inviting and cohesive employee experience
    • Develop and manage annual budgets for all departments
    • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure regulatory compliance
    • Develop and execute Lori’s HR strategy
    • Develop and lead people capacity building initiatives to enhance performance in the organization
    • Manage succession planning in the organization to ensure business continuity for critical positions
    • Create and manage company recruitment practices

    Requirements

    • Passion for Lori’s mission
    • 10+ years’ experience in a similar role
    • Proven track record of building and developing an People Ops/HR organization
    • A strategic mind that is focused on execution
    • Extensive leadership experience and proven track record to develop managers
    • Attention to detail
    • Exceptional organizational skills
    • Exceptional understanding of People Operations Processes
    • Willingness and ability to get into the weeds and solve the problems at hand if needed
    • Ability to multitask, set priorities and manage time effectively
    • Bachelor’s Degree
    • Must be a certified and registered Human Resource practitioner (IHRM and CHRP)

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    2020 Summer MBA Fellow – Financial Analyst

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a hands-on Summer MBA Fellow to join our Finance team. The role will require significant autonomy in the execution of strategy. The Fellow will leverage their experiences to drive business expansion and optimization – all inside an exciting, dynamic and fast-growing start-up environment. Crucial to this role is persistence and commitment.

    Responsibilities

    • Prepare, review and distribute monthly periodic reports;
    • Compare periodic results with budget and prior periods and analyze fluctuations;
    • Provide financial summaries and analysis to executive management;
    • Develop financial models to forecast revenues, expenses, working capital etc.;
    • Support in preparation and monitoring of Lori’s annual budget;
    • Prepare responses to external audit, covenant, and survey requests;
    • Identify and implement process improvements proactively;
    • Analyze and interpret data to make recommendations to management;
    • Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis independently;

    Requirements

    • Pursuing an MBA degree from a top university
    • Ability to work with large volumes of data and possess advanced proficiency in Excel (i.e., formulas, macros, pivots, data manipulation)
    • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and working knowledge of SQL and SAP/BPC are a plus
    • Track record of delivering results at a top company
    • Experience interacting with multiple stakeholders at all levels
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Deep interests in East Africa
    • > 4 years Finance, Economics, Operations, Tech and/or Logistics industry experience is preferable

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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    2020 Summer MBA Fellow – Business Operations

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a Summer MBA Fellow who will work closely with the COO in driving implementation of processes and structure that will allow scalability in this fast-growing startup. You will be required to work cross-functionally with various teams to understand opportunities for optimization and ensure adoption and compliance. As a Business Operations Associate, you will also be expected to lead special initiatives from time to time. The role requires an individual who is process-obsessed, extremely detail-oriented, have a strong sense of urgency, persistence and ability to drive change.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop processes and structure that enable an environment for rapid scalability
    • Efficiently coordinate and monitor projects across multiple teams
    • Persistently drive adoption and implementation across team
    • Analyse business operational results and provide recommendations for improvement
    • Provide analytical and execution support to the organization’s growth initiatives
    • Track performance across the organisation and escalate issues identified

    Requirements

    • 2 – 4 years of relevant experience preferably in an operations role in the consumer goods sector or consulting firm
    • Pursuing an MBA Degree from a top university
    • Primary experience should include business analysis, project operations, project management or/and project implementation
    • Ability to prioritize and multitask
    • Detail-obsessed, structured and analytical thinker
    • Sound business judgement and understanding of operational processes
    • Logistics or supply chain experience is a plus

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

    go to method of application »

    Financial Controller

    The Position

    As Financial Controller you will be asked to implement best in class commercial and business controls, processes and reporting procedures. You will report to the CFO and work closely with the commercial finance teams and business leaders to support Lori’s ambitious growth strategy. This role will have significant exposure to the senior leadership team while being very ‘hands on’. It requires full end to end ownership over accounting, administrative structures, design of IT-systems (ERP), treasury, financial risk management, reporting, control environments, implementation of tax strategies, ownership of year-end audits and regulatory reports.

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee day-to-day accounting requirements and timely reporting and reconciliations
    • Continuously identify, design and implement enhancements to Lori’s global accounting practices and reporting policies and processes
    • Support tracking of the annual budget
    • Lead the implementation of new IT-Systems (ERP)
    • Own the company audits and relationship with external auditors, implementing recommendations to ensure best practices across the board
    • Provide regular and ad-hoc support on historical business analytics to leadership team
    • Manage treasury including A/R, A/P, cash flow and implement a hedging strategy
    • Implement financial controls and risk management strategies

    Requirements

    • Deep commitment to the vision of Lori
    • Qualified CPA or equivalent
    • 5+ years’ accounting experience
    • Experience in a high growth environment
    • Experience working in multi-currency environments
    • Experience in forex management, VAT, and corporation tax
    • Sound knowledge of IFRS standards
    • Proven track record of implementing financial controls, addressing risks, and leading audits

    Nice To Have

    • Prior ownership of full FP&A processes (including budgeting and forecasting)
    • Knowledge and experience implementing an ERP

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

    go to method of application »

    2020 Summer MBA Fellow – Product Operations

    The Position

    Lori is seeking a hands-on Summer MBA Fellow to join our Product team. Lori is seeking a highly motivated, smart and hands-on operator to join our product operations team. You will play a crucial role in the build out of Lori’s global operation processes and their automation. You will work at the intersection of our business operations and technology, to ensure we develop the right solutions for our stakeholders and deploy those solutions. The successful candidate is a process driven doer who excels at change and project management and enjoys building.

    Responsibilities

    • Define product requirements and implement process and system improvements across the organization
    • Own, execute and change-manage complex projects involve technology and other business units at Lori
    • Drive process automation across the company
    • Work with product teams on product introductions, usability testing, and training program
    • Enforce adoption and compliance to processes to merge operations and new products
    • Develop partnerships to further the impact and reach of our tech operations
    • Draft requirements, presentations and training documentation to communicate processes and priorities to stakeholders

    Requirements

    • 2-5 years of experience from a top tier firm in consulting, finance, or similar growth or product operations roles in high-growth environments
    • Undergraduate degree from top tier university
    • Pursuing an MBA Degree from a top university
    • Proven analytical skills to understand metrics and build insights from data
    • Bias-to-action and hands-on experience delivering business results.
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
    • Excellent structured thinking and communication skills.
    • Success in developing, implementing and automating processes
    • Experience in emerging markets supply chain is a plus

    The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

    • Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
    • Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
    • Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
    • Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native

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