Financial Consultant

Job Title: Financial Consultant

Department: Finance

Reporting Line: Head of Finance

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Job Grade: HL 13

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 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), 2.5 million customers and more than 12.5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.   

www.engie-energyaccess.com

Job purpose:

ENGIE is looking for an independent qualified Financial Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance, managing records, and executing financial processes related to our sales agents and sales team managers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management of Terms and Conditions: Ensure that sales agents and sales team managers are aware of and sign the terms and conditions governing their relationship with ENGIE, maintaining signed documents and an updated file.
2. Tax Registration: Register the NUIT (Tax Identification Number) of all sales agents and sales team managers with the Mozambique Tax Authority.
3. Registration of Agents and Managers: Ensure the registration of at least 700 active sales agents and 75 sales team managers with the Tax Authority, as well as updating these records when new agents are hired.
4. Invoice Issuance: Issue a minimum of 775 invoices and a maximum of 1,000 invoices monthly, ensuring compliance and within established deadlines.
5. File Management: Organize and manage invoice books and corresponding files accurately and efficiently.
6. Tax Payments: Channel monthly income tax payments for sales agents and sales team managers to the Mozambique Tax Authority.
7. Sending Proofs: Send invoices and proof of income tax payment to sales agents and sales team managers.
8. Interaction with the Tax Authority: Serve as the point of contact between ENGIE and the Tax Authority for issues related to sales agents and sales team managers.
9. Support in Audits and Inspections: Provide support during internal and external audits or inspections regarding tax and financial processes related to sales agents and sales team managers.

Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to work in teams or independently
• Must be physically fit and active as he has to travel to various locations
• High level of integrity and community policing
• Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box)
• Good problem-solving skills (solutions oriented)
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel extensively and work at irregular hours as required

Minimum Qualifications:  

•  Higher education in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• Proven experience in financial consulting or similar roles, preferably in tax and fiscal environments.
• Deep knowledge of tax regulations and processes in Mozambique.
• Ability to manage financial records and document filing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel is a plus).
• Languages: Portuguese (fluent) and English (fluent) 

What We Offer: 

• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities through sustainable energy solutions
• Dynamic environment and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive  compensation based on the candidate's experience and skills.

ENGIE Energy Access is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.