Senior Accountant -Management/Financial Reporting

At M-KOPA, We Finance Progress. Recognized twice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022 and 2023) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 , we've served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa. At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at . About the role; You will support the finance team in financial/management reporting. You will support the finance manager with the recording of transactions, reconciliations in financial accounting, treasury, and tax compliance, providing financial analysis, forecasts, and results, and ensuring adherence to budgets.It is a #LI-Hybrid job in Nairobi and You'll report to the Senior Finance & Group Tax Manager.

Responsibilities:

Financial/ Management reporting. 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 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 , 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 , accruals.

Employee Benefits:

Great compensation package and Bonus. Private health insurance (inpatient outpatient, maternity, eye care, and dental). Life insurance. Hybrid work model

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships. M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.