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One of the biggest barriers to financial efficiency in Africa is the fragmented payment systems. They increase reconciliation time, add unnecessary operational overhead, and often result in missed growth opportunities especially for companies operating across multiple markets. That’s why I’m particularly proud of our new initiative: The Payments Nook, Flutterwave’s resource hub for businesses navigating Africa’s complex payment environment. Our first whitepaper, Unlocking Africa’s Digital Potential Through Unified Payments, speaks directly to this. It outlines how simplifying and unifying payments can lead to better financial planning, cross-border clarity, and ultimately, sustainable growth. This is a must read. Download it here https://lnkd.in/eHXViuyJ

If you want to truly understand Africa’s booming digital economy, you need to start with the payments powering it. Payments shouldn’t be a barrier to trade, they should be the bridge. That’s why we are proud to introduce The Payment Nook: your go-to hub for expert insights, whitepapers, and practical strategies designed to help you navigate and thrive in Africa’s unique business landscape. To kick things off, our first whitepaper, “Unlocking Africa’s Digital Potential Through Unified Payments,” is now live! It explores how fragmented payment systems are holding businesses back and how a unified approach can help companies grow and succeed across Africa. Click the link to download and start making smarter, strategic decisions for your business today. https://lnkd.in/dCtP_Gqu

2 weeks ago, we announced our partnership with Polygon Labs, marking an exciting step toward strengthening Africa’s digital payment infrastructure. Today at 5PM (WAT), our Founder and CEO will be in conversation with Sandeep Nailwal, Founder Polygon & CEO Polygon Foundation, hosted by Fatu Ogwuche of Big Tech This Week to discuss “Powering Africa’s Next Payment Frontier.” The session will explore how technology and collaboration are shaping the next phase of Africa’s payment evolution and what it means for businesses and innovators across the continent. Join us! https://lnkd.in/dk7aNyHR

African creators have always had world-class talent, but limited access to global payments made it hard to monetize that talent. Selar set out to solve this challenge, and we became their growth partner, powering seamless payments across borders. Through our collaboration, Selar can now support creators in 12+ countries, process over 1.4 million transactions, and achieve an impressive 110% annual growth rate, all while helping creators get paid in their preferred currencies, wherever their audience is. They also just celebrated their 9-year anniversary 🎉 Together, we’re proving what’s possible when Africa’s creativity meets reliable payment infrastructure. Read more here https://lnkd.in/dcaAyRGV

At CNN’s inaugural Global Perspectives Summit, our Founder and CEO, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, joined global leaders and innovators to share his vision for Africa’s digital economy. He spoke on a panel alongside Alex Okosi, MD, Google Africa, Lucy liu, cofounder and president, Airwallex and Serigne Dioum, CEO, MTN Group Fintech titled “Fueling the Next-Generation Startup Ecosystem” moderated by CNN’s Richard Quest. During his session, he highlighted how the right infrastructure and progressive regulation can unlock Africa’s next wave of fintech growth. Our vision to connect Africa through seamless payments continues to guide our work; from deepening interoperability across markets to initiatives like our recent collaboration with Polygon, as we build Africa’s largest stablecoin payment infrastructure. Together, we’re creating the connected Africa the world has been waiting for. Read more here https://lnkd.in/dfRtWV-e

Money 2020 USA was everything we expected and more 🔥 From thought provoking panel sessions to insightful fireside chats, masterclasses and meaningful connections, it was a true celebration of innovation and collaboration in fintech. We went home inspired with fresh ideas, stronger partnerships, and an even clearer vision of how we’ll keep powering the future of global payments. Till next time Money20/20

Congratulations Bode Aregbesola it’s only upwards from here 🦋

🚀 The Search for a World-Class Corporate Controller at Flutterwave We are seeking an exceptional Corporate Controller to join Flutterwave, a leading global FinTech building the infrastructure for payments in Africa and beyond. Reporting to me, the CFO, this role is not just about oversight; it's about building the future of our financial engine. The Mission and Mandate The single most critical challenge for this leader is to establish and operationalize world-class processes for consolidating and reporting group-level financials in strict accordance with US GAAP. This includes driving a faster close cycle and reviewing key strategic areas like revenue recognition, transfer pricing, and tax optimization to maximize business performance. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a US GAAP expert (Big 4 experience strongly preferred, CPA/ACCA required) with a proven track record in multi-entity consolidation of a high growth private Fintech and working with teams across multiple time zones. The candidate will be based in the East Coast of USA and working remotely. Builder & Leader: Must have experience building small, highly efficient teams and processes, especially within a high-growth environment focused on emerging markets. Strategic & Technical: You must be able to straddle technical accounting standards and their business execution implications. We need someone who can own and enhance consolidation methodology that is fit-for-purpose for a rapidly scaling company. Someone who is apt at leading external group audits working closely with external auditors and other stakeholders. Culture Fit: An individual who loves to organize chaos, remains calm in the face of uncertainty, and has a sense of humor to keep the team motivated. Passion for building for Africa is highly valued. 📩 Apply or Refer a Leader If you are a change agent ready to scale a global FinTech, lead our financial reporting to the next level, and are excited by the challenge of building world-class processes, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly via the link in the comments, or tag/message an outstanding Controller who is ready for this mission. #Flutterwave #FinTech #CorporateController #USGAAP #GlobalFinance #EmergingMarkets #Careers

There’s a story behind every business expansion, and for Payful, a leading global trade company, that story led them to Africa. From navigating multiple regulations to managing cross-border settlements and ensuring seamless high-value collections, they needed a partner to simplify global payments for their African merchants. That’s where we came in. Through our Virtual Account solution, Payful’s merchants can now collect payments locally and settle globally and more efficiently. No more fragmented systems or high settlement risks, just seamless growth powered by one trusted payments infrastructure. Let’s help you write your Africa expansion story. Read how we can do it here: https://lnkd.in/dT2fZsn7

We’re proud to see our Head of Strategy & Planning, Bridgit Antwi featured on the Finovate Podcast with Greg Palmer, where she shared insights into Flutterwave’s journey and the future of payments in Africa. In the episode, Bridgit explores how we’ve built Africa’s most licensed payments infrastructure, connecting 30+ countries and enabling merchants to seamlessly collect payments across currencies, methods, and borders. She also highlights how this infrastructure is empowering businesses of all sizes from global players like Uber to local champions like Airpeace to scale with confidence. The conversation also looks ahead to what’s next: stablecoins. As part of the Circle Partnership Network, we here at Flutterwave are helping merchants access the benefits of USDC, providing faster and more reliable cross-border settlement while reducing the impact of currency volatility. This podcast is a fantastic snapshot of what drives us: simplifying payments so businesses can grow, and Africa can thrive. Listen to the full episode here:https://lnkd.in/gKvyNwn2