Group Management Accountant

Job description
What You Will Do

Continuously optimize of management reporting systems to accommodate, support, and anticipate the needs of a fast moving, nimble organization with rapidly expanding operations (in terms of scale and scope)
Prepare analyses and presentations of financial data for regular management and board reporting
Manage day-to-day budgeting, planning, and controlling processes for KOKO’s group-wide activities, which include the management of an agent network, B2B, and B2C retail platforms and associated value chains
Liaise with software teams to improve bespoke financial accounting and reporting modules and automate processes
Oversee other staff members in the accounting department and work with group-wide finance team for consolidated reporting
Verify payroll for salary processing
Approve purchase orders in line with authorized departmental budgets
Coordinate annual audit for the subsidiaries within the group and the consolidated financials
Introduce and implement best practice internal controls across the organization

What You Will Bring To KOKO

Solid academic record including university degree and excellent secondary education credentials
7+ years of full time work experience in a leading accounting firm, or accounting department of a financial institution or corporation, preferably in a Kenyan / East African or similar EM context with international exposure (specifically to import/export activities involving India and China based partners)Internationally recognized, accredited accounting qualification, ideally with a combination of financial (eg, CPA, ACCA) and management (eg, CIMA) certifications
Proficiency with IFRS accounting and cross-jurisdictional consolidation
Self-starting, hands-on and flexible approach to working within a highly motivated team in a dynamic and demanding environment
Experience within at least one of startup, e-commerce and SME environments highly beneficial

KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!