Senior Accountant at M-KOPA Solar

JOB PURPOSE

To support the finance manager with the recording of transactions, reconciliations financial accounting, treasury, and tax compliance as well as providing financial analysis, forecasts, and results and ensuring adherence to budgets.

Key Job Functions

• Ensuring all transactions are posted timely and accurately
• Assisting with the preparation of the month-end reporting pack
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Assist with the management of the day-to-day finances
• Ensuring financial controls are adhered to
• Assist with the preparation of payments to suppliers and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations e.g. returns submitted and taxes paid on time
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and with the compliance of those budgets
• Work closely with the business to ensure they receive the financial analysis required to run their departments
• Providing timely, accurate, and detailed information to assist with internal and external audits
• Review all costs, challenge apparent overspending and suggest areas for cost reduction
• Assist with ad-hoc financial requests

Qualifications and skills

• BSc/BA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA)
• Proficiency in Excel and experience in using accounting software a bonus
• A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and maintain a high-quality standard when working under pressure
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting including a good understanding of IFRS and accounting principles e.g. accruals
• Good communication skills
• Problem and analytical skills
• Great interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines