About MAX

At MAX, we are powering Africa’s forward movement by building the future of mobility across the continent and in emerging markets. Our mission is simple yet transformative: to make mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable for all, through high-performance technology and world-class operators.

We are creating the largest vehicle subscription and financial services platform for commercial drivers and transport operators in Africa. By combining technology, energy infrastructure, and financial innovation, MAX enables drivers with little or no banking history to access low- to zero-emission vehicles, insurance, digital wallets, and e-hailing services, all on a subscription basis.

Since launching, we’ve grown from just 200 drivers in 2015 to empowering over 55,000 riders (which we call Champions) and spread across 3 West African Countries - Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon, with a plan to spread across Africa in the near future.

Vision, Mission and Values

MAX is powering Africa’s Forward Movement and has a goal to make mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable by leveraging technology, financial inclusion, and clean energy solutions. To achieve this, we are driven by core values which are at the heart of all we do. These are:

• Transparency – We take everyone along for the ride.
• Integrity – We stand by our word and remain consistent with all stakeholders.
• Initiative – We champion bold ideas and nurture innovation at every step.
• Partnership – We keep the welcome mat rolled out; collaboration is at our core.
• Safety – We prioritize safety so that every ride is safe, reliable, and comfortable.

Our Impact

Over the years, we have empowered over 55,000 riders (whom we call champions) with access to income-generating assets (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) through our rent-to-own (pay-as-you-go) model, a first-of-its-kind in Africa. In addition to this, to further enable these riders to start their business immediately, we have created the MAX Advantage, a suite of benefits which include vehicle license and insurance, health insurance, maintenance and emergency services.

First, we began with low-emission vehicles. Now, we’ve pivoted fully to EVs, steadily moving toward our goal of deploying over 10,000 across Nigeria and Ghana by 2025, as well as building a first-of-its-kind in Nigeria solar-powered battery swap stations to enable our champions to swap their batteries in less than 3 minutes!

By doing this, we are not only empowering our champions, but we are also protecting the earth, and increasing the purchasing power of our riders thanks to zero emissions, zero fuel cost and less maintenance cost of EVs.

At MAX, passion meets purpose. We are not just moving people and goods, we are creating livelihoods, reducing emissions, and transforming Africa’s mobility ecosystem. Because for us, every ride isn’t just a journey; every ride empowers us.

Our Investors and Strategic Partners

MAX is trusted by some of the world’s most respected strategic and financial investors. To date, we have raised over $70M to accelerate the future of sustainable mobility. Our backers include: Lightrock (part of the LGT Group), Global Ventures, Yamaha, Mastercard, Shell Foundation, Novastar Ventures, Goodwell Investments, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Techstars, DLM Capital.

In December 2021, MAX achieved the first close of its $31M Series B, laying the foundation to scale vehicle subscriptions, fintech products, and electric vehicles (EVs) across Africa. We are now entering our next growth chapter. By 2024, 31% of our fleet will be electric; by 2026, 69% will be electric. To achieve this bold vision, MAX is raising $100M+ in the next 12 months to permanently transform mobility infrastructure and unlock prosperity across Africa.

Role Overview: Internal Control & Compliance Manager

Responsible for the review, implementation and application of control to systems, Internal Policies, Processes & Procedures, Audit and Risk Strategic Plan within MAX’s environment, in order to ensure that risk management and loss containment measures are adhered to in line with the organization’s strategy .

Key Responsibilities

• Review and authenticate monthly bank reconciliation statement prepared by finance unit for their country
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency.
• Deliver
  adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and the audit committee
• Review cash advances and floats
• Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the team
• Reconciliation of internal accounts
• Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies
• Review of documentation on PAMS
• Review of contract documentation on LAMs
• Reconciliation of Inventory stock at all locations
• Leadership & Team Building
• Build a strong team and delegate effectively
• Motivate, develop and inspire an enthusiastic team to achieve remarkable results.
• Coach team members to deliver exceptional results

Requirements:

• Minimum of a relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounts or Finance
• Professional Qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in Audit and Control
• Experience in driving the risk management function
• Proven experience of developing controls to block leakages within organisational set-up.
• Knowledge of and experience in Risk and Compliance
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Assertive, methodical and analytical with good listening skills and a strong customer focus
• Demonstrates commitment through action and can build and develop trust
• Understanding and experience of strategic business management would be beneficial

Want to Join Us? Here’s Why You Should…

At MAX, we encourage diversity and are open to meeting just about anyone with the right passion and skill set regardless of looks, gender, sexual orientation, colour, tribe, nationality, and disability.

The MAX Work Environment:

Drive: We are building a team where everyone is a leader and therefore run on internal motivation

Empathy: We have a clear understanding of the problem we are trying to solve and its impact on Africans; we are committed to providing a lasting solution.

Humility: We are committed to continuous learning and improvement. We learn, unlearn and relearn

Initiative: We welcome novel ideas and encourage creativity

Diligence: We take great pride in our work.

Candor: We value open and honest communication

Collaboration: We are a team of passionate, innovative optimists, solving challenging problems and creating an impact.

Bias for Technology: We automate everything

What You’ll Get:

Competitive pay & benefit

Health insurance coverage

Frequent performance chats & reviews

High-performing & passionate team members + fun work culture!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.