About WeTu: WeTu is a social enterprise in the
Lake Victoria region.
Our mission is to improve lives in
rural Kenya by creating sustainable solutions through innovative products and
services targeting key needs of rural populations: energy, water and mobility.
We leverage innovative technology to
drive improvements in rural lives using a business model.
To deliver our service to our clients
and closely interact with them to understand their evolving needs and
interests, WeTu operates a hub model.
Currently our hubs are located in
Mbita, Homa Bay, Sindo, Nyandiwa and Ragwe (Homabay County), Sori (Migori
County) and in Honge (Siaya County).
We’ve adopted innovative modern
state-of-the-art for water filtration technology and solar equipment.
WeTu works in four areas, two of
which are successful established product lines:
·
Water services: We provide clean and
safe drinking water at an affordable price through water ATMs, and carry out
sanitation and hygiene trainings to raise awareness. We are dispensing more
than 300,000 litres monthly translating to reduced waterborne diseases.
·
Solar lanterns: Omena fishermen use
our modern and safe technology, which helps them save money while having an
environmentally friendly source of light while working on their boats at night,
with around 5,000 lanterns circulating at the moment.
·
eMobility: We are currently
introducing e-cargo bikes, e-motorbikes and boat engines charged by solar to
meet the needs of rural businesses and families in a sustainable, clean and
climate friendly way and solve transport challenge in the communities we work
in.
·
eWaste: Recognizing the environmental
challenges of electric waste, we recently set up eWaste collection points in
our various hubs and are receiving eWaste for recycling.
We are a growing team of about 25
with a social enterprise and start-up culture spread across the seven
locations, Kisumu, Nairobi and Munich, Germany (where the board of the company
is located). We have over 10 years of operations in the region and strong
relationships with our communities.
WeTu is on an exciting journey: We
are expanding our product lines through franchise and other innovative growth
models and are shaping up internal processes to support our growth!
About the Role
You will lead the accounting
department at WeTu, driving full visibility and accuracy of all our financial
information to help inform key decisions in our fast-growing, ambitious and
innovative business. You will manage and build a small but strong accounting
team to ensure that all financial procedures are adhered to in all our hubs and
that we are fully compliant at all times.
Success in this role will mean smooth
and efficient internal financial, stock, reporting and accounting processes to
enable each team member to excel in their work towards business growth. Our
ideal candidates has a track record of providing accurate and effective work in
a busy sales-driven organization and a passion for improving rural lives.
Location of employment is Kisumu with
regular travel across the lake region.
Your responsibilities will include:
·
Overall management of the accounting
department by ensuring timely reporting and efficient delivery of service.
·
Strengthen the department overall by
contributing to review of policies and procedures and making and implementing
suggestions for improvements.
·
Manage, train and develop the
accounts assistant and interns as the team grows over time.
·
Prepare, review and report on budgets
for business expansion projections, new initiatives or donor projects.
·
Ensure documentation of all financial
transactions in the company by handling and later supervising the posting and
entering of transactions into the accounting system.
·
Oversee tracking and reporting of all
sales revenues
·
Liaise with hub teams daily and
ensure revenues are correctly tracked and posted.
·
Ensure sales and VAT are recorded
correctly is in each hub and ETRs are issued as required to prepare for correct
and smooth VAT filing each month.
·
Carry out bank reconciliations to
ensure sales reports tally moneys received.
·
Conduct physical checks on accounting
and stock keeping at all hubs (regular & spot checks).
·
Inventory management: Liaise with the
hub operators and field agents regularly to monitor lanterns inventory. Handle
any insurance claims for breakages, faults or losses.
·
Ensure integrity of all accounting
ledgers by regular analysis of the trial balance. Monitor and review accounting
and related system reports for accuracy and completeness regularly.
·
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
financial reports for donor funded projects.
·
Prepare and process payroll, ensuring
accuracy and correct statutory remittances.
·
Petty cash management: Review petty
cash payments as per the finance policy and ensure all petty cash is accounted
for, liaising with the various petty cash folders ensuring a smooth process for
everyone.
·
Manage supplier payments in line with
policy and ensuring tax compliance and correct documentation.
·
Ensure that manual filing systems are
maintained.
·
Lead the annual audit by preparing
the final accounts and audit schedules and responding to audit queries. Lead
other external audits such as statutory audits.
Who we are looking for
·
You share our vision and drive to
provide solutions in the areas of water, power and mobility with the aim of
improving living standards in rural Kenya through business approaches.
·
You have at least 3-5 years of
experience as an accountant in a reputable organization.
·
You have worked in a high-volume
sales driven branch-based environment and navigate sales reconciliations, ETRs,
VAT and inventory with ease. Experience in a social-impact driven business
environment, such as a social enterprise is welcome.
·
You have successfully handled a wide
range of responsibilities within accounting, including payroll, bank
reconciliations, posting supplier invoices and managing accounts payable,
reconciling and auditing petty cash, statutory requirements etc.
·
Deep knowledge of accounting software
applications is required, past experience with Xero is an added advantage.
·
Strong understanding of filing
statutory requirements (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE) and experience navigating iTax and
related arising matters.
·
Ability to analyze financial data,
examine and explain variances and prepare financial reports, statements and
projections.
·
Previous experience managing donor
grants is welcome but not required.
·
You are organized with impeccable
attention to detail. You are energized by ensuring that numbers, data and
documents are handled to perfection.
·
Strong interest to understand rural
realities and gel with our hub teams. You are ready to travel across rural
locations, with overnight stays in often simpler accommodation options.
·
You are a strong communicator with
interpersonal skills: You are outgoing and friendly and know how to engage with
non-finance colleagues, training them to follow finance procedures.
·
You don’t mind long hours on the
computer, have strong IT skill and interest learning and using new softwares.
·
You have been involved in the
external audit process.
·
You have high integrity, honesty and
are proactively talk about arising challenges and mistakes made.
·
You have a Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting/Finance or related field from a recognized institution.
·
Holder of CPA-K and member of ICPAK
in good standing.
You fit with our culture at WeTu if:
·
You learn fast and adapt quickly to
new demands.
·
You are a self-motivated person who
solves arising problems efficiently.
·
You are excited about moving a social
enterprise forward and to implement state of the art technology and business
models.
·
You excel in an intercultural and
international team.
Why work with us?
·
Steep learning curve: We are a small
team so you are involved and exposed to all business, finance and admin matters
across the board. You will also engage with the Directors in Germany directly.
·
Exposure to innovation: Working on
new technologies and cutting-edge projects is exciting.
·
You are part of driving
socio-economic development in Homa Bay, Migori and Siaya County.
·
Work in a value-led organization
where we care for each other, our team and provide what you need to excel in
your work.
Other information: The role is based in Kisumu.
Our Hubs are spread around the lake region and local travel is required at
times. Ideal start date is August 2020 or earlier. At time, working hours might
extend if time-sensitive projects arise.
We are looking for candidates who
want to grow with us and are ready to commit to at least two to three years.
There is a six month probation period
and we will agree on performance and learning objectives.
Interested female candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Want to apply?
Read this candidate guide with tips
on our selection process: http://bit.ly/CandidatesGuide
Any questions? Email
fabianna@edgeperformance.co.ke
Apply through the application form
under this link: http://bit.ly/WeTuAccounting
You will be asked to upload your CV
as part of the application form. Make sure it is in PDF format, no longer than
3 pages and relevant to this role.
The selection process will include
interviews, written case study exercises and a visit to one of the hubs for
finalists.
Recruitment process in partnership
with edge.
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