Finance Associate at M-KOPA

Responsibilities

• You will record all financial records and ensuring they are following company policies.
• You will book bank payments following the M-KOPA approved chart of accounts by D+2 after the payments are affected.
• Monthly general ledger reconciliation of prepayment, accruals, bank statements, and inventory.
• End-month journal preparation and posting e.g., revenue, product cost, and payment fees.
• You will maintain creditors ledger/ Accounts Payable reconciliation.
• You will post and reconcile monthly revenue figures and accounts receivable balances.
• You will manage the purchase-to-pay process and specifically ensuring Purchase Orders are raised on time (before the goods/services are ordered), have all correct information (including an attachment from the vendor e.g., a quote), and are received.
• You will book of travel advances and submission of a monthly report to HR through the Team Leader.
• Collaborate with our auditors, bankers, and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations e.g., returns submitted and taxes paid.

Experience and skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration (Finance or accounting option), statistics Commerce or related courses from a recognized university.
• Accounting qualifications (SAICA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• 4 or more years of experience in a similar position or working with a reputable organization/agency.
• Work experience with a donor FinTech institution will be an added advantage.
• Maintain a high-quality standard when working.
• Proficiency in the application of all MS office functions, especially MS Word & Excel.
• Great team working skills, attitude, and a clear sense of confidentiality.