Accountant

at  Daystar Power Group

Daystar Power Group is a Pan-African provider of solar and hybrid power solutions, offering its systems on a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), fixed monthly fee lease, or buy-out basis. All our solutions are accompanied by comprehensive maintenance services, to ensure the solutions run 365 days a year. We are currently operational in seven countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, and Ivory Coast, and have recently launched in South Africa and Tanzania.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

DESCRIPTION

• We are seeking to engage a competent and experienced Accountant, who will play an active role in ensuring the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of financial reporting processes. This includes preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining general ledgers, supporting month-end/year-end close procedures, and assisting with audit activities.
• We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualification

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines – Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics etc.
• Chartered accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA) is an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of IFRS requirements and accounting principles.
• Proven experience with preparing financial statements and supporting month-end/year-end close process.

Language Proficiency:

• English (with good communication skills and accurate reporting skills).

Character:

• Proactive self-starter and pays attention to details.
• Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Passionate leader with excellent team leadership skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands.
• Passion for renewable energy.

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to details.
• Highly inquisitive mindset with an aptitude for numbers.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently but also work with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for subsidiary entities and support group consolidation.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts with corresponding subsidiary entities across the group.
• Review and reconcile general ledger entries on the accounting system.
• Support the timely completion of the company’s month-end and year-end close process.
• Maintain detailed fixed asset register and prepare monthly fixed asset summary schedule.
• Post and reconcile inventory transactions and prepare monthly inventory schedule.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure all fixed asset and inventory records are complete and accurate.
• Manage insurance on inventory and fixed assets including claims process.
• Support all audit activities including annual statutory audit and tax audit.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for the Management team.
• Review and recommend improvements to accounting systems for optimal efficiency.