Accountant East Africa

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations, and supporting the broader finance function with budgeting, reporting, and audit preparation. This role contributes to sound financial stewardship and the effective execution of the company’s financial strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reconciliations, Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items timeously.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare general ledger journals to ensure timely month-end close processes.
• Preparation, monitoring, and review of non-project  budgets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Support year-end statutory reporting and internal and external audit processes.
• Assist with ad hoc reconciliations and reports as and when required.

2. Accounts Payable, Receivable and Other Transactions

• Process supplier invoices, ensure proper approvals, approve supplier invoices and prepare payment batches.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Review and approval of expense claims ensuring compliance with accounting and VAT requirements.
• Process executive’s expense claims
• Assist in Grant Finance application and reporting in co ordination with project managers
• Process and assist with ad hoc transactions as and when required.

3. Tax & Compliance

• Prepare VAT and Withholding tax reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory returns.
• Support compliance with tax regulations and liaise with tax authorities and tax consultants as required.
• Assist with ad hoc tax and compliance tasks as and when required.

4. Systems & Process Improvement

• Support the implementation and optimisation of financial systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and efficiency gains within the finance function.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED ADVANTAGE

• Experience in the renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance sectors.
• Exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Working knowledge of IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and project accounting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (BCom Accounting or equivalent).
• Completed articles or at least 2–3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of IFRS and local tax legislation.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g. NetSuite) and strong Excel skills.