We’re looking to grow our team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.
He/She will undertake all aspects of financial management for Sokowatch at a regional level, including financial reporting, local tax compliance management and audits.
Responsibilities
Finance Management
Produce financial reports related to budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivables, expenses, etc.
Deliver fully auditable financial statements to external auditors
Review, monitor and manage budgets
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Oversee fixed assets register
Forecast financial trends
Project Management
Report and liaise with leadership regarding all financial activities in the assigned market
Manage the Finance related projects in various countries and liaise with other functions
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in retail, at a company with over $50 M USD in annual turnover, or at a leading regional or international accounting firm
Must be bilingual ( English and French)
Prior work experience across East African markets preferred
Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; preference ACCA or CPA
Negotiation skills and the ability to develop solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
High degree of proficiency with accounting and administration software, preferably Quickbooks
A collaborative team player with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, start-up environment
Project management experience
Ability to communicate with sophistication within a business setting.
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