Overview
As the Project Accountant you will play a critical role in supporting the implementation of a first-of-its-kind, multi-year electrification project taking place in Kericho, Kenya which will bring power to over 5,000 currently unelectrified households.  You will be organizationally situated within the company’s finance team (headquartered in Nairobi) but will be based full-time at a project location in Kericho, Kenya for the duration of the project (estimated at roughly 18 months).  
You will report to the Project Principal in Kericho, but will also interact with PowerGen’s core finance team in Nairobi and Arusha, Tanzania.  This is an exciting role with a great opportunity for quick growth and with high expectations for performance and results.
What You’ll Make Happen:
A more detailed, but not exhaustive, list of responsibilities is given below:
Operating accounting functions fluently within PowerGen’s ERP system (Netsuite)
Establishing systems to track Project-level finances at site in Kericho
Building clear interfaces between PowerGen’s financial tracking and those of the client in Kericho (which has an independent and fully mature ERP system)
Interfacing between Project-based financial activities and PowerGen’s own ERP system (Netsuite) and the team that manages it in Nairobi
Tracking, organizing, and filing critical financial documents
Managing petty cash transactions and cash reconciliations
Ensuring full legal and accounting compliance of accounting activities
Ensuring all payments amounts & records are accurate
Preparation of statutory accounts
Assisting with audits
Production of Project financial reports on a periodic basis
Production of projections and budgets for the Project for cash flow management and planning
Properly utilizing internal systems (email, calendar, project management dashboard) to maintain operational organization and efficiency metrics
Completing bi-annual self and team reviews and collaborate with management on training progress and goals
Support office operations and information technology items as needed
What Excites You
A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm
Having autonomy to implement your creative solutions – not just coming up with ideas, but possessing the commitment and skill to implement them
Passion for organization, details, and precision in all you do
What You Already Have
3+ years’ relevant work experience
Degree in accounting/finance CPA is an added advantage
Intelligent and eager to learn
Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Thrives in a fast-paced working environment
Self-starter able with flexibility to navigate ambiguous situations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience in the sector or related field a plus
Fluent in Swahili and English (and ability to conduct business in either language) is mandatory.

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www.ikrut.com