Financial Controller

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is one of the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and 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 minigrids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia), almost 1.5 million customers and over 7 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain the leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.

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Job Purpose/Mission 

• Financial Controller is responsible for the financial management of Mysol, overseeing all compliance related issues including tax and Audit including all deliverables, pricing and reporting tools.
• Managing all accounting operations of Mysol, coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts and reports.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial and tax strategies to facilitate, calculation, recording/recognition and timely reporting/filing and payment 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 including maintenance of monthly compliance checklists.
• Responsible for the managing and maintenance of Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) related issues and providing monthly feedback and status to the Finance Manager, FP&A and the Head of Finance.
• Responsible and a point-of-contact all direct cost 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.
• Timely Inventory valuation, reconciliation and recording by working closely with Supply chain department to manage the impact on Cost of goods sold
• Assist the Finance Manager, FP&A in 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 Mobisol 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 prepare all the necessary schedules including the Draft FS for Finance Manager, FP&A review before the audit commences.
• Prepare and conduct training for non-accounting time on accounting processes and policy documentation.
• Perform General Ledger reconciliations (including bank, suspense, and other balance sheet accounts).
• Implementation of the company accounting policies and practices and enforcement of financial reporting systems and internal financial control procedures.
• Proper custodian and stewardship of Mysol funds.
• Adhere to Engie Mobisol Code of Ethics and EEA Health and Safety Policy.
• Verify and approve payment transactions (including transfers, payroll transactions, etc), correctly classified, and supported by appropriate source documentation
• Review and authorize MPESA/PETTY cash disbursement for all vaults.
• Undertaking any other duties which may be assigned by the Line Management from time to time.

Knowledge and skills 

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting, working in a fast-pacing company based on a B2B and B2C.
• Business acumen and strong financial awareness
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law
• Skilled in accounting and financial reporting standards
• Hands-on and can-do attitude
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to effectively build relationships and partnerships
• Teamwork spirit

Qualifications:

• Degree holder in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting or its equivalent
• CPA or equivalent is a must.

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!