Financial Accountant – Accounts Payable at M-KOPA Solar

At M-KOPA, we’re transforming the way people access energy, finance, and technology across Africa. We’re looking for a Financial Accountant – Accounts Payable who thrives on accuracy, process excellence, and collaboration. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in keeping our operations seamless while contributing to a mission-driven organization

Your Responsibilities

Vendor Invoice Processing & Payments

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately and on time.
• Match purchase orders with invoices and documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare weekly payment files with supporting documentation.

Accounts Payable Substantiation

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between vendor statements and company records.
• Conduct bi-weekly vendor reconciliations and clean up historical purchase orders.

Vendor & Internal Management

• Handle vendor inquiries, disputes, and documentation requests.
• Process staff advances, expense claims, cash payments, and corporate top-ups.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to support smooth transactions.

Month-End & Reporting

• Provide accounts payable data for financial statements and reconcile bank accounts.

Training & Ad Hoc Duties

• Train staff on expense and purchase order processes.
• Support finance team with purchase order requests and reporting.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.
• Proficient in accounting software (Dynamics 365, SAP, QuickBooks) and Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented.