JOBS: Senior Accountant at M-Kopa Solar

M-KOPA’s mission is to make high-quality energy affordable to everyone. M-KOPA has connected more than 400,000 homes in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to solar power with over 550 new homes being added every day. Each 8W battery powered-system comes with three lights, mobile phone charging, and a solar-powered radio.

JOBS: Senior Accountant at M-Kopa Solar

Job Description

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. Reporting to Finance Manager

Key Job Functions

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

Qualifications and skills

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

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to M-Kopa Solar on jobs.lever.co to apply.