Accountant Receivable and Reporting

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services, and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers, and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.

www.engie-energyaccess.com

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa

Job Purpose/Mission 

• The Accountant Receivable and Reporting  is responsible for the management & reconciliation of all receivable accounts & payments from both internal and external affiliate companies working with ENGIE Mobisol UK LTD
• Manage communication with the Customer Finance department on issues relating to (but not limited to) customer payment queries, outgoing loans, non-performing loans, Provisionals

Responsibilities

• Responsible and a point-of-contact for all direct costs of sales, including but not limited to - Cost of material, cost of licenses
• Manage and analyze VAT relating to sales made by the company and ensure returns are prepared and submitted on time
• Bringing professional qualities to the accounting function by encouraging ethical behavior amongst the team while leading by example
• Timely Inventory valuation, reconciliation, and recording by working closely with the Operations department to manage the impact on the Cost of goods sold
• Review and authorize MPESA/PETTY cash disbursement for all vaults       
• Develop financial and tax strategies to facilitate, calculate, record/recognize, and timely report/filing of all statutory dues including but not limited to – VAT, Service Levy, Withholding tax, Stamp duty, Annual Turnover tax, Payroll taxes, corporate taxes all other levies
• Assist the Head of Finance in the Preparation of the CO financial statements (yearly, quarterly, monthly) and explanatory notes to the CO financials (Group and IRFS)
• Support in preparation of a standardized CO accounting policy, processes, and procedures in compliance with national standards & IFRS and make sure they are well documented in the ENGIE Mobisol UK LTD accounting manual  
• Reconciliation of the intercompany accounting (CO–CO; HQ – CO) along with other BS accounts before month end is finalized and make sure all adjustments are captured timely
• Analyze and interpret data to provide financial management information for decision-making
• Audit preparation and managing the audit process by working with external auditors and preparing all the necessary schedules including the Draft FS for the Head of Finance review before the audit commences.
• Ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles
• Prepare and conduct training for non – non-accounting time on accounting processes and policy documentation
• Act as point of contact with the Head of Group Accounting
• Verify and approve payment transactions (including; transfers, payroll transactions, etc), correctly classified, and supported by appropriate source documentation
• Perform General Ledger reconciliations (including bank, suspense, and other balance sheet accounts)
   

At A2E, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help A2E realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports. 

We believe that great Manager:

• Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an enabling environment for effective action and bold decision which contribute to successful delivery of results.
• Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness.
• Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility.
• Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

Accountabilities

• Finance Team Performance
• Enforcement of Finance Data policy
• Quality of departmental service
• Departmental asset management
• S/he is accountable for adherence to the company’s budget.
• S/he is accountable for checking before approving all financial requests.

Knowledge and skills 

Experience:

• 4 years of working experience in Finance at senior role with a proven track record of successful management of the reporting function.
• Business acumen and strong financial awareness
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to establish business cases including conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Hands-on and can-do attitude
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-growing and dynamic environment (not afraid of change)
• Passion for ENGIE ENGIE Mobisol UK LTD UK LTD’s vision to plug in the world
• Team management skills

Qualifications:

• A minimum of bachelor Degree holder in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting or its equivalent

• CPA or equivalent

Language(s): 

Good verbal and written communication in both:

• Kiswahili
• English  

 Technology:

• Experience in using Microsoft applications, computer, and smartphone literate.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!