Senior Accountant at M-KOPA Solar

About the role;

• You will support the finance manager with the recording of transactions, reconciliations financial accounting, treasury, and tax compliance and providing financial analysis, forecasts, and results, and ensuring adherence to budgets.
• It is a #LI-Hybrid job in Nairobi. You will report to the Senior Finance & Group Tax Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all transactions are posted.
• Help with the preparation of the month-end reporting pack.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Help manage the daily finances.
• Ensure financial controls are followed.
• Help prepare payments to suppliers and other team members
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations e.g. returns submitted and taxes paid.
• Help prepare the annual budget and with the compliance of those budgets.
• Work with the business to ensure they receive the financial analysis required to run their departments.
• Provide accurate, and detailed information to assist with internal and external audits.
• Review all costs, challenge apparent overspending and suggest areas for cost reduction.
• Help with ad hoc financial requests.

Qualifications and skills:

• You have a BSc/BA or relevant certification e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst Certified Public Accountant
• You are proficient in excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and have experience using accounting software.
• You meet a high-quality standard when working.
• You have 3+ years of experience in financial reporting including an understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting principles e.g., accruals.

Employee Benefits:

• Great compensation package and Bonus.
• Private health insurance (inpatient outpatient, maternity, eye care, and dental).
• Life insurance.
• 21 days leave per annum.
• Hybrid work model