Finance Associate at SunCulture Kenya Limited

Nairobi, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Report Writing, Communication, IT Skills, Microsoft Office, Accounting Software, NetSuite

Industry

Services for Renewable Energy

Description

Department: Finance Position: Finance Associate Reporting to: Finance Manager Tenure: Full Time About SunCulture Founded in 2012, SunCulture’s Vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture does this by developing and commercialising life changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. We are the largest distributor of solar water pumps / solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and were selected by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021. Here is a good explainer video recently made by CNBC. Over the last 5 years the company has grown significantly and now employs 400+ people around the world. About the Role Reporting to the Team Lead - Finance, SunCulture is seeking a Finance and Accounts Associate who will be responsible for managing all expenses, accruals, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliations. They will also be responsible for processing and maintaining prepaid expenses, and deferred accounts. Assist with month-end close and the preparation of the annual budget for multiple departments. Key Responsibilities Prepare, process, and/or follow up supporting documentation for Invoices/Credits. Ensure all cash releases via bank or Mpesa are processed properly and deposited as per scheduled date i.e. weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Receive the Purchase orders and ensure all the information is recorded in the system. Do supplier reconciliation, ensure accounts payable expenditures are reasonable by referring any irregularities to your reporting head before posting. Collect, record, and verify vendor accounts payable information before releasing payment information records. Prepare Accounts Payable accruals and ensure all the accruals are completed every end month. Ensure supplier statements are reconciled to invoices on a timely basis. Any other finance-related role assigned from time to time by your reporting head. Does this sound like you? Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Certified Professional Accountant (CPA-section 3) is preferred. 2 years of accounting work experience. Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices. Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent report writing, communication, and IT skills. Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and Accounting software packages.(NetSuite knowledge is added advantage) Interested? Please apply online via this job portal. We respond to all candidates; however only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Please Note SunCulture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Responsibilities

The Finance Associate will manage all expenses, accruals, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliations. They will assist with month-end close and the preparation of the annual budget for multiple departments.