Position: Accountant
About Malaika Africa: Malaika Africa is a mobile technology and data science company that is changing the way credit scoring and financial services work around the world.
About Malaika Africa: Malaika Africa is a mobile technology and data science company that is changing the way credit scoring and financial services work around the world.
The system enables lenders to
lend to borrowers through a mobile platform.
This position requires
excellent communication, an ability to think critically and creatively,
attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude.
Main purpose: To provide the overall leadership of the finance department including development of relevant financial policies, preparation of financial statements, financial reporting and implementation of financial controls among other related financial related activities.
The responsibilities of the role:
Reporting:
Main purpose: To provide the overall leadership of the finance department including development of relevant financial policies, preparation of financial statements, financial reporting and implementation of financial controls among other related financial related activities.
The responsibilities of the role:
Reporting:
- Preparation of
timely and accurate company's financial statements, monthly management
reports, monthly general ledger results,
- Ensure the
correctness of the systems to provide accurate financial information,
- Preparation of
cash flow statements.
Budgeting and forecasting:
- Preparation of
budgets,
- Compare
budgeted/forecasted results to actual results in order to identify
inaccuracies,
- Maintenance
and revision of the forecast model and budget to actual analysis.
Compliance:
- Preparation of
tax compliance and compliance with other statutory requirements i.e VAT,
Corporate tax, NSSF, NHIF etc
- Develop and
ensure adherence of company’s policies and procedures i.e. in invoice
processing, cash management, and petty cash and general expense policies.
Assets management:
- Maintain and
review fixed asset registers,
- Accrual
reconciliations and proper working capital management
- Daily cash
management
Financial Management and
Controls
- Reconciliation
of balance sheet accounts
- Advising the
management team on business financial decisions as well as issues relating
to accounting policies and procedures; financial management and control;
planning and analysis and implementing of company’s financial and
accounting policies
Payments: Monthly running of
payroll, timely payment of expenditures
Requirements:
Requirements:
- CPA Section 6
or ACCA finalist
- 3+ years
experience in the accounting and finance sector.
- Experience
with managing multiple entities.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience
with Sage Pastel
- Conscientious
about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
- Possess
exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including an ability
to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
- Able to handle
multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
- Good grasp and
appreciation of IFRS and IAS and financial reporting technical skills
- Exceptional
work ethic.
We strongly believe that
inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse team with a wide
variety of backgrounds and experiences.
We focus on hiring talented
people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to hr@malaika-africa.co.ke
Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to hr@malaika-africa.co.ke