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Accountant (f/m/x)

Kenya
Full-time
Permanent employee

The role

As the Accountant for the African entities of the group, you will report directly to the Accounting Manager for Africa. You will play a key role in supporting the financial operations and compliance across our Sub-Saharan Africa entities (Kenya, Uganda, Ghana).

In this role you will

If you are motivated by our mission to fight climate change and are excited by ecoligo’s unique business model, then this opportunity is for you.

Objectives

Strategic Objectives 
  1. Assistin overseeing the work of external bookkeepers and tax advisors to ensureaccurateandtimelyfinancial records that support monthly closing processes
  2. Support the day-to-day accounting functions of the assigned entities, including but not limited to:
    • Reviewing vouchers, contracts, and payment documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with internal policies
    • Organizing andmaintainingall relevant documentation tofacilitateproper booking by external tax advisors
    • Preparing electronic payment transactions for operational expenses
    • Responsible forthetimelypreparation of invoices, revenue collection, and support of dunning processesin collaboration with local teams.
  3. Ensure proper tax and commercial accounting treatment for daily operations, including payroll-related taxes, VAT, foreign contractor tax, corporate income tax, and other regulatory filings.
  4. Support the preparation and review of year-end financial statements for SSA entities in collaboration with external auditors and tax advisors
  5. Perform regular reconciliations and transaction reviews within the accounting system (Accounts IQand Xero)
  6. Perform quarterly intercompany reconciliations in collaboration with the HQ team
  7. Respond to ad-hoc requests and assignments from line managers as needed
  8. Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, including initiatives aimed at automation and digital transformation
 Foundational Objectives 
  1. Ensure Accuracy and Compliance in Financial Reporting
  2. Strengthen Operational Efficiency in Day-to-Day Accounting
  3. Support Effective Coordination with External Advisors and Auditors
  4. Drive Process Improvement and Digital Transformation

Your skills

Key skills to drive impact 
  1. Strong understanding of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP) to ensureaccuratebookkeeping,timelyreconciliations, and reliable financial reporting
  2. Ability toidentifydiscrepancies, analyze financial data, and ensure precision in processing transactions and preparing reports
  3. Working knowledge of local and regional tax regulations (e.g., VAT, payroll tax, foreign contractor tax, and corporate income tax) to ensure correct andtimelytax filings and compliance
  4. Effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with internal teams, external advisors, and auditors. Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders
  5. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines (e.g., month-end close, statutory filings), andmaintainstructured documentation.
  6. Proactive inidentifyinginefficiencies and suggesting practical improvements to streamline operations and support automation initiatives
  7. High ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive financial information

Your profile
  1. Accounting/FinanceDegree(mandatory)e.g.CPA/ACCA would be aplusfor the position
  2. At least threeyears of workingin a similar position.
  3. Excellent MS OfficeApplication.
  4. Fluent in English, our office language. 
  5. You are thoroughly organized and have an eye for detail.
  6. You are friendly with the idea of working remotelyand independently. 
  7. Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  8. You are able totake full ownership, build andoptimizeprocesses and make sure that results are delivered on time.
  9. You are open to providing and receiving open and transparent feedback.
  10. Experience in an international company with multiple entities and intercompany transactions
  11. You are motivated to change the world and find our business model exciting

Why us?

  • Work for the planet: help make a difference as we pioneer the energy transition in emerging markets
  • Flexible working hours – we trust you to know how you work best
  • Home office friendly – we don’t have any mandatory office days but we still like to be together and share some moments in the office #LI-Hybrid
  • 30 days remote work
  • 35 paid leave days per year
  • 1.500 Euro annual professional development budget for all full time staff
  • An open, diverse, and respectful company culture with a group of kind, international co-workers based in Berlin (Germany), Accra (Ghana), Nairobi (Kenya), San Jose (Costa Rica), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Santiago (Chile) and Manila (Philippines)

About us

Every day at ecoligo we work to fight the climate crisis, bringing solar energy to businesses in countries like Ghana, Kenya, Vietnam, Philippines, Chile, Panama and Costa Rica amongst others through the ecoligo Impact-Investing platform. We own and manage each energy project allowing us to deliver both environmental and economic returns. Our  Impact-Investors earn a solid financial return, and our solar clients get an energy provider that is fairer, more affordable and more efficient. So far, ecoligo projects have prevented—or will prevent—over 1,785,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering our atmosphere. And we are just getting started!