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  • Actuarial Analyst Actuarial Associate

    Actuarial Analyst Actuarial Associate

    The PULA Actuary
    If you are looking to be a traditional pencil pushing actuary, then Pula isn’t the place for you. However, if you’re looking to push the boundaries of traditional insurance and take strides in changing the lives of the poor, then we look forward to receiving your application!
    You will be working with a team of qualified actuaries, CFA’s and data scientists to build products that will shape the future of agriculture insurance across Africa & Asia. You will work exciting projects ranging from development of new business models of insurance to solving complex problems never tackled before. At Pula we strive to change the markets that we operate in using new & exciting technologies to make the world a better place. Some of the technologies we are currently using or exploring include Machine Learning, use of drones for claims adjustment, R-based models and satellite/remote sensing technology for pricing.

    Scope of work:
    We are looking for an exceptional Actuarial Analyst with a knack for numbers to join our team and take our products to the next level.
    In this role, the right candidate will be responsible for up to four general areas of work, briefly outlined below:

    Product development and pricing of index insurance products
    Customer analytics and insights
    Building and development of Pula’s pricing tools
    Claims analytics

    Product development and pricing:
    Pula Advisors has a portfolio of clients in the Agriculture sector ranging from Multinational Agribusinesses to International NGO’s and National Governments. We support these organizations to find the most suitable and competitively priced risk mitigation structure. To achieve this, we look for the data that others say is not available, enabling us to price products to customers that could never access insurance before. We relentlessly work to develop products at a price and coverage level that we believe offers a fair coverage at an affordable premium.
    Customer Analytics:
    As part of our insurance distribution strategy, we are collecting a unique and high value dataset of rural customers, which combined with our climate and agronomic data can provide valuable insights.
    As part of this role, we would look for the candidate to develop customer data analytics and reports in near real time to drive decision making and operations.
    Development of PULA’s pricing tool:
    As part of scaling its agriculture insurance products, Pula has been building an in house pricing tool and database that handles product development, data analytics and pricing for a variety of agriculture insurance products and data sources. The right candidate will be part of a team working on building this tool and will be involved in writing modules of this tool.
    As part of their daily responsibilities the Actuarial Analyst will be tasked with:

    Liaising with customers at corporate and farmer level to understand their risks and exposure;
    Managing and ensuring high quality data is collected across our countries of operations, to insure the risks the clients look to cover;
    Reviewing and analysing the data collected; developing and pricing a product;
    Developing technical notes, legal wordings, and briefs for insurers and reinsurers;
    Managing the negotiation of rates between the client, insurers and reinsurers;
    Creative thinking around analysis of customer data and visualizing this data
    Designing modules of the pricing engine

    The right applicant would have the following skill set:

    Graduate degree in actuarial science, statistics, climate science, mathematics or related relevant field;
    Very strong quantitative and analytical skills;
    Advanced knowledge of some of R/Excel/VBA/Python/SQL database ;
    Experience in using GIS software preferable but not mandatory
    Experience in working with remote sensing or other alternative data sources preferable but not mandatory;

    Beyond this, a successful candidate should:

    Thrive in a fast paced start up environment, where getting the job done within seasonal deadlines is paramount

    Occasional work and travel to rural areas in Africa and Asia

    Flourish in a highly talented, diverse and multi-cultural team environment

    Be a top perfoming student

    The position is based in Nairobi.
    Finally, at Pula Advisors, we believe that it’s not enough just to be smart; attitude and hard work are just as important. With that background we are looking for an exceptionally bright individual, who is not afraid of getting her/his hands dirty to get work done.
    We are all self-starters and expect the same from the right candidate, in return, we will give our new team member the freedom to work independently with the knowledge that he/she can rely on the team to back them up and think things through when problems arise. Being polite and persistent in getting the job done are what has brought our team this far, and we are looking for the same qualities in any new member of our team.
    In return, we promise that the work we ask our new team member to do will not only be financially rewarding, but will have a wider impact on developing economies as a whole and will challenge you intellectually.

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  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    If you love working in a dynamic environment where the demands are high, where you will be challenged every day and where you will get to deliver solutions that positively impact millions of farmers in emerging markets, then this role is for you!
    We are looking for an exceptional and best-in-class Finance manager to build the finance and accounting systems to support our goal of building a billion-dollar business that protects and advises rural farming communities across Africa and Asia.
    What you will be working on?
    You will be part of Pula’s management team and will be responsible for building and managing the finance and accounting function.
    You will be responsible for:

    Budgeting & Financial Planning: Preparation, supervision and tracking of capital and operational budgets as well as financial analysis, forecasting and modelling.
    Financial reporting – responsible for monthly performance briefs, quarterly management accounts and annual audited accounts as per investor, Donors and other stakeholder requirements.
    Management of financial exposures: including currency risk management, cash flow exposure management, development and implementation of the investment policy
    Financial systems infrastructure: Initiation and implementation of internal procedures and controls, including purchasing, payments to suppliers, payroll and expenditure.
    Monitor banking activities of the organization.
    Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization’s needs including cash flow management, forecasting, and planning.
    Monitor and controls expenditure and budgets.
    Receivables management: Supervise collection of company debt and maintenance of debt accounts
    Monitors and analyses monthly operational results against periods and budget issue reports to management.
    Monitor product accounting transactions to ensure that they are promptly and are correctly recorded.
    Ensure Compliance with Income Tax Act, VAT ACT, NHIF ACT , NSSF ACT and other regulations when making payments to employees and suppliers of goods and other services across
    Develop new and review existing finance/accounting policies and procedures and ensure any gaps are sealed.

    You will have the following capabilities, knowledge & experience:

    Analytical and problem solving skills
    Computer skills        
    Communication & interpersonal skills
    Detail oriented
    Qualified Accountant
    At least 7 years work experience.
    At least 4 years’ experience in a management role.
    Financial Modelling

    Our Workplace and Culture
    We develop solutions for farming communities and are guided by their needs, timelines and technology environments. This permeates all aspects of our day-to-day work.
    Passionate about your field: you have a passion for technology and its role in creating value and changing the way farmers protect and grow their crops.
    Travel: We work in several geographies and expect that to understand the financial, tax, regulatory environments you will be developing solutions for you will have to travel to these markets for in-market projects.
    Work hours: We are not a 9-5 company and operate within flexible working hours to deliver in time for the cropping seasons our customers operate in
    Performance under pressure: You must be comfortable with consistently meeting and delivering on rising expectations.
    Finally, At Pula, believe that it’s not enough to be smart, attitude and hard work are just as important. With that background we are looking for an exceptionally bright individual, who is not afraid of getting her/his hands dirty to get work done.
    We are all self-starters and expect the same from the right candidate, in return, we will give our new team member the freedom to work independently with the knowledge that he/she can rely on the team to back them up and think things through when problems arise. Polite but persistence in getting the job done are what has brought our team this far, and we are looking for the same qualities in any new member of our team.
    In return, we promise that the work we ask our new team member to do will not only be financially rewarding, but will have a wider impact on developing economies as a whole and will challenge you intellectually.

  • People Manager

    People Manager

    About the role
    If you thrive in working in a dynamic environment where the demands are high, where you will be challenged every day and where you will get to deliver solutions that positively impact millions of farmers, then this role is for you!
    We are looking for an exceptional individual with a proven track record in designing human capital systems and initiatives to spearhead our employee culture and engagement projects.
    What we offer:
    Become an early team member of a VC backed technology company that has provided insurance and agronomy solutions to over 1,100,000 smallholder farmers across 10 countries in 2019.
    Change the story of farming in Africa. We were the first to deliver agriculture insurance in many of the countries we work in, and have given farmers confidence, professionalism and pride. This is a chance to be part of that story.
    We pride ourselves in operational excellence, both in terms of growth, technology as well as in our field operations and interactions with farmers. You will be part of an exceptional and award-winning team and we will help you raise the bar and deliver what has never been done before.
    Terms of Reference :

    Design a seamless onboarding process for new employees that includes training materials on company culture as well as systems for both HQ and country based staff(e.g. how to use internal technology systems such as CRM, Task Management System etc)
    Work with Pula team to develop learning materials that enable new employees to quickly understand our core business
    Develop an employee handbook that lays out all important company policies and procedures
    Develop a playbook for ways of working that synthesizes best practices for team management, cohesion and accountability
    Define cadence for existing internal culture activities such as our “lunch and learn” program and provide actionable suggestions for strengthening employee engagement in these
    Work with Pula team to define a range of culture programming focused on fostering interpersonal engagement within the team outside of work context
    Work with Pula team to define a company policy on leave and remote working
    Finalize existing salary rationalization and promotions framework and define a roadmap for implementing and messaging this to our staff
    Review existing performance management framework and suggest improvements
    Review existing staff feedback surveys and suggest improvements/best approaches to synthesize and respond to such feedback
    Manage the rollout an upcoming of an employee benefits scheme
    Map out a standard hiring procedure for high skilled roles for our HQ office and regional leads
    Create a productive framework for an annual offsite retreat that will be focused on annual company goal setting and revisiting company DNA and values

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise

    Proven human capital leader with a firm understanding of best practices in people management and culture building
    Experience developing HC systems and processes from scratch
    Experience designing people and culture initiatives particularly in a start-up environment
    Empathetic listener, “people person” who can quickly diagnose HR issues, propose and execute solutions in a short amount of time
    Ability to plan for and manage multiple projects at the same time
    Ability to use Google Drive Apps, Task Management Systems and other productivity technology with ease
    Experience in working in diverse multi background teams is a must.

    Preferred Prof Experience
    Knowledge and background in Insurance or Agriculture is an advantage

  • Actuarial Analyst Actuarial Analyst

    Actuarial Analyst Actuarial Analyst

    The PULA Actuary
    If you are looking to be a traditional pencil pushing actuary, then Pula isn’t the place for you. However, if you’re looking to push the boundaries of traditional insurance and take strides in changing the lives of the poor, then we look forward to receiving your application!
    You will be working with a team of qualified actuaries, CFA’s and data scientists to build products that will shape the future of agriculture insurance across Africa & Asia. You will work exciting projects ranging from development of new business models of insurance to solving complex problems never tackled before. At Pula we strive to change the markets that we operate in using new & exciting technologies to make the world a better place. Some of the technologies we are currently using or exploring include Machine Learning, use of drones for claims adjustment, R-based models and satellite/remote sensing technology for pricing.
    Scope of work:
    We are looking for an exceptional Actuarial Analyst with a knack for numbers to join our team and take our products to the next level.
    In this role, the right candidate will be responsible for up to four general areas of work, briefly outlined below:

    Product development and pricing of index insurance products
    Customer analytics and insights
    Building and development of Pula’s pricing tools
    Claims analytics

    Product development and pricing:
    Pula Advisors has a portfolio of clients in the Agriculture sector ranging from Multinational Agribusinesses to International NGO’s and National Governments. We support these organizations to find the most suitable and competitively priced risk mitigation structure. To achieve this, we look for the data that others say is not available, enabling us to price products to customers that could never access insurance before. We relentlessly work to develop products at a price and coverage level that we believe offers a fair coverage at an affordable premium.
    Customer Analytics:
    As part of our insurance distribution strategy, we are collecting a unique and high value dataset of rural customers, which combined with our climate and agronomic data can provide valuable insights.
    As part of this role, we would look for the candidate to develop customer data analytics and reports in near real time to drive decision making and operations.
    Development of PULA’s pricing tool:
    As part of scaling its agriculture insurance products, Pula has been building an in house pricing tool and database that handles product development, data analytics and pricing for a variety of agriculture insurance products and data sources. The right candidate will be part of a team working on building this tool and will be involved in writing modules of this tool.
    As part of their daily responsibilities the Actuarial Analyst will be tasked with:

    Liaising with customers at corporate and farmer level to understand their risks and exposure;
    Managing and ensuring high quality data is collected across our countries of operations, to insure the risks the clients look to cover;
    Reviewing and analysing the data collected; developing and pricing a product;
    Developing technical notes, legal wordings, and briefs for insurers and reinsurers;
    Managing the negotiation of rates between the client, insurers and reinsurers;
    Creative thinking around analysis of customer data and visualizing this data
    Designing modules of the pricing engine

    The right applicant would have the following skill set:

    Graduate degree in actuarial science, statistics, climate science, mathematics or related relevant field;
    Very strong quantitative and analytical skills;
    Advanced knowledge of some of R/Excel/VBA/Python/SQL database ;
    Experience in using GIS software preferable but not mandatory
    Experience in working with remote sensing or other alternative data sources preferable but not mandatory;

    Beyond this, a successful candidate should:

    Thrive in a fast paced start up environment, where getting the job done within seasonal deadlines is paramount
    Occasional work and travel to rural areas in Africa and Asia
    Flourish in a highly talented, diverse and multi-cultural team environment
    Be a top perfoming student

    The position is based in Nairobi.
    Finally, at Pula Advisors, we believe that it’s not enough just to be smart; attitude and hard work are just as important. With that background we are looking for an exceptionally bright individual, who is not afraid of getting her/his hands dirty to get work done.
    We are all self-starters and expect the same from the right candidate, in return, we will give our new team member the freedom to work independently with the knowledge that he/she can rely on the team to back them up and think things through when problems arise. Being polite and persistent in getting the job done are what has brought our team this far, and we are looking for the same qualities in any new member of our team.
    In return, we promise that the work we ask our new team member to do will not only be financially rewarding, but will have a wider impact on developing economies as a whole and will challenge you intellectually.

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  • Field Operations Lead

    Field Operations Lead

    Pula is seeking a well-rounded, experienced Field Operations Lead to grow their agricultural insurance products. The incumbent must have a love for rural fieldwork, while also being comfortable building a cutting-edge start-up company.
    The Field Operations Leader is expected to dive-in to the details of execution in order to drive it forward effectively across Kenya: tasks will range from running large scale trainings, to doing quality check field visits, compiling data reports, writing Standard Operating Procedures, mentoring and training staff, and tracking performance in a data-driven manner.
    The position will be based in Kenya.
    A detailed Job description for the position is as follows;

    Manage a team of 100-300 staff, including several regional managers and supervisors. These team members will be executing on several pre-specified tasks across Kenya. The Lead is expected to track that all tasks are completed in due time, with high quality and high levels of customer service.
    Solve problems and build relationships with local partners such as telecom companies, insurance companies and agricultural firms, among others
    You will have to interface with our technology and product teams at times, and thus be comfortable with translating your operational observations and needs into language that they can understand.
    Manage the budget and make sound financial decisions from an operations standpoint
    Analyse data and use it to make key operational decisions
    Hire new team members and terminate non-performing staff
    Conduct periodic performance evaluations of staff
    Travel to field sites and conduct visits to rural locations up to 75% of the time
    Train, follow up, and enforce financial management rules of engagement with staff
    Write training documents and other content as needed

    Desired Candidate Profile
    The right applicant would have the following skillset:

    You have a University degree
    You have 5+ years of overall operations experience with at least 2 years of team management experience, with no fewer than 20 direct reports
    You have a proven track record of actively managing performance: hiring and interviewing, running performance assessments, terminations and being in-charge of disciplinary action
    You are willing to appropriately critique and intervene on poor performance as well as speak up independently when there is a problem to be solved
    You have the ability to translate concepts into logical, detailed, written action-plans
    You are able to respond reliably on email to your managers, even when you are remote.
    You are on top of all of your own tasks and are very well organized (your manager should never have to remind you about tasks and deliverables, deadlines, email responses, etc.)
    You have the ability to professionally and respectfully dissent, and logically debate challenges
    You have the ability to use data and KPIs to make management decisions
    You have substantive experience working and/or living in rural African farming contexts
    You are fully comfortable with Google Drive applications such as Google Sheets, Google Docs etc
    You will be asked to demonstrate fluency in key work tools such as Microsoft Excel,
    Google Sheets, Google Forms, etc. Full comfort with Pivot tables is considered a minimum standard measure of fluency.

    Does this sound like you?

    Love working with a diverse and multicultural team
    Very detail-oriented and highly organised
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Possess high levels of integrity and ethics
    Are proactive and results-oriented
    Okay with field sites and conduct visits to rural locations up to 75% of the time
    Lead from the front – ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty.
    Strong planning and organisational skills to run a streamlined operation
    Problem-solving ability, to resolve issues as they arise.
    Exceptional cooperation skills – the ability to both work in and lead a team

  • Director of Sales

    Director of Sales

    What Pula Offers:
    Become an early team member of a VC backed technology company that has provided insurance and agronomy solutions to over 800,000 smallholder farmers across 8 countries in 2018.
    Change the story of farming in Africa. They were the first to deliver agriculture insurance in many of the countries they work in, and have given farmers confidence, professionalism and pride. This is a chance to be part of that story.
    They pride themselves in operational excellence, both in terms of technology as well as in their field operations and interactions with farmers. You will be part of an exceptional and award-winning team that will help you raise the bar and deliver what has never been done before.
    Market competitive compensation based on sales quota with the opportunity to double your remuneration when you reach quarterly sales quota.
    About the role
    Pula is looking for a Director of Sales. This is an exceptional individual with a proven track record in developing new business, selling business value, insurance solutions and professional services to Executive levels – CEO, CFO, Sales and Marketing leaders and functional practitioners.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Research, prepare and execute a sales plan focused on delivering new recurring revenue through partnerships with agro-input companies and the public sector
    Think strategically about which accounts to target and come up with creative solutions to get customers to engage. You are expected to qualify opportunities, know which deals to work on, and which ones to pass on
    Be an outstanding external spokesperson for the company, its values and products. You will have the authority to prepare as well as negotiate commercial proposals
    Progress prospects through a defined sales process to eventual contracting and implementation. Manage the handover of new customers to the operations team for the implementation of the solution
    Generate new sales by creating new opportunities and nurture leads via leveraging existing relationships and building new relationships across industries from scratch
    Build a commercial team across the target countries of operation that will be the flywheel of growth
    Provide market feedback to product development, technology and operations teams based on customer feedback

    Desired Candidate Profile
    Does this sound like you?

    You have at least 5 years’ experience in strong demonstrable sales or consulting in the area of agriculture, preferably in the seed/fertilizer/agrochemical industry
    You have an Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
    You have knowledge and understanding of dealing with C-suite executives with excellent communication and presentation skills, integrity and impeccable professionalism
    You are data driven and able to convey the potential of data driven marketing to a sector that has traditionally had very little access to data
    You are comfortable working against a sales quota target
    You have experience building sales systems and processes from scratch and implementing them
    You have experience building and leading a high-performing team
    You will be able to understand the basic principles of behavioral economics and how they apply to the agricultural and rural markets
    You have strong quantitative and excellent Excel skills at a minimum
    You enjoy travelling across Africa and building relationships across sectors and disciplines
    Knowledge and background in Insurance is an advantage

  • Senior Accountant

    Senior Accountant

    Pula Advisors is looking for an exceptional and best-in-class Accountant to build the finance and accounting systems to support their goal of building a billion-dollar business that protects and advises rural farming communities across Africa and Asia.
    In the last 3 years, Pula has developed insurance solutions that in 2016 reached over 600,000 farmers across 9 countries in Africa, they are on a rapid growth path to reach one million farmers by the end of this year and are now looking to expand to Asia.
    Responsibilities

    Monitor and control expenditure and budgets. Supervise collection of company debt and maintenance of debt accounts
    Monitor and analyze monthly operational results against periods and budget issue reports to management.
    Set staff targets and carries out biannual appraisals
    Monitor product accounting transactions to ensure that they are promptly and are correctly recorded.
    In charge of the invoicing process to ensure that figures are accurate, complete and timely
    Prepare performance management reports
    Review ledger postings for accuracy Verification /authorization of payments
    Monitor cash balances and recommendations for cash flow and investment management.
    Maintenance of asset registers Ensuring month end/procedures are carried out for tax valuations and depreciation
    Represent the accounting function in meetings
    Ensure vendors are paid as per the credit and contracts terms.
    Ensure Employees are paid in terms as per their employment terms.
    Ensure Compliance with Income Tax Act, VAT ACT, NHIF ACT, NSSF ACT, and other regulations when making payments to employees and suppliers of goods and other services across
    Develop new and review existing finance/accounting policies and procedures and ensure any gaps are sealed.
    Responsible for quarterly financial reporting in accordance with the IFRS standards.
    Co-ordination of company audit including all subsidiaries

    Does this sound like you?

    Advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field preferred; Bachelors in accounting required
    Full certification in CPA or ACCA
    Analytical and problem solving and computer skills
    Excellent Communication & interpersonal skills
    Detail oriented
    You have a passion for technology and its role in creating value and changing the way farmers protect and grow their crops
    Pula works in several geographies and expects that to understand the financial, tax, regulatory environment you will be developing solutions for you will have to travel to these markets for in-market projects

  • Payables Accountant

    Payables Accountant

    If you are looking to be a traditional pencil pushing Accountant, then Pula isn’t the place for you. However, if you’re looking to push the boundaries of “the conventional” and take strides in changing the lives of the poor, then they look forward to receiving your application! If you’re looking for meaning in your work by making an impact on the African continent, then you’re home with us. If you’re the passionate type with a can get it done attitude, you probably just found the perfect role for you.
    Scope of work:
    They are looking for an exceptional Payables accountant with a knack for numbers to join Pula’s Finance team.

    The right candidate will ideally be responsible for three general areas of work, briefly outlined below:
    Ensuring proper and accurate payments or settlement are made with customers and suppliers
    Oversee that accurate records are posted on Pula’s accounting system
    Shape the future of Pula’s payables processes, controls and systems

    A detailed Job description for the position is as follows;

    Coordination of field team funds transfer requests across borders
    Timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, requests, check runs and bank transfers; making sure that all expenditure is properly approved
    Daily checking for incoming vendor invoices from various sources and update the Accounts Payable(AP) invoice register
    Prepare A/P aging report and tax calculation as required to accompany full verified documentation, including Purchase Requisition form, Purchase Order, Goods Receipt Purchase Order, Vendor Invoice, Delivery Order, etc.
    Check if all required documents are duly signed and approved and ensure highly accurate posting of information to avoid any discrepancies or errors.
    Perform the AP Invoice process in the accounting system on a timely basis and with high accuracy, including identifying the correct cost centre for the transaction, the type of AP Invoice, the posting date of GRPO, and verifying all details are correct before submitting the payments to senior management for review/approval.
    Management of company petty cash, including voucher preparation and disbursement, reconciliation and proper handling.
    Follow up and check timely payment of all taxes and employee payroll benefits. If requested, should also contribute to monthly bank and account reconciliations.
    Understand the nature of services they receive and ensure that the company complies with cross border tax requirements related to supplier payments and adheres to all company policies and internal controls related to payables processing.
    Assume additional core accounting duties as required by Supervisor.

    Desired Candidate Profile
    The right applicant would have the following skill set:

    University degree in Accounting and Finance with 2 – 4 years’ of experience in accounting, strong preference for experience with accounts payable.
    Professional accounting certifications (CPA and ACCA certification or their equivalents) is highly desirable
    Demonstrated experience using an ERP system, accounting and finance modules.
    Experience working in a high payables volume organization or company is preferred.
    Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data
    An understanding of and commitment to developing and implementing financial guidelines and policy.
    Experience in preparing financial reports and interpreting financial procedures
    Computer proficient particularly in Ms Excel

    Does this sound like you?

    Love working with a diverse and multicultural team
    Always bring your ‘A’ game to the office!
    Very detail oriented and highly organised
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    Possess high levels of integrity and ethics
    Are proactive and results-oriented
    Comfortable working in a fast paced startup environment, where getting the job done within seasonal deadlines is paramount
    Okay with occasional work and travel to rural areas in Africa and Asia (approximately once a year if required)

    What Pula offers:
    At Pula, believe that it’s not enough to be smart, attitude and hard work are just as important. With that background They’re looking for an exceptionally bright individual, who is not afraid of getting her/his hands dirty to get work done.
    Pula team members are all self-starters and expect the same from the right candidate, in return, they will give Pula’s new team member the freedom to work independently with the knowledge that he/she can rely on the team to back them up and think things through when problems arise. Polite but persistence in getting the job done are what has brought Pula’steam this far, and they’re looking for the same qualities in any new member of Pula’steam.
    In return, Pula promises that the work they ask Pula’s new team member to do will not only be financially rewarding, but will have a wider impact on developing economies as a whole and will challenge you intellectually.

  • Python Engineer/Senior Python Engineer

    Python Engineer/Senior Python Engineer

    Job Description

    Reports to: Chief Technology Officer
    Start date: ASAP
    Compensation: Competitive, dependent on level in team hierarchy. Transparent developer pay scale will be shared as part of offer
    Pula is growing our dev team, and are looking for engineers with strong experience working as part of agile dev teams.
    Our core stack is a Django app running on AWS, with an Android app (written in native Java) that serves at the main user interface for our services. At peak times, our stack is handling thousands of insurance registrations every day across multiple geographies. Our 2019 roadmap includes expanding the feature-set and covering more geographies, and engineering excellence lies at the core of this plan.
    Our current tooling includes Slack, Jira, Gitlab & Gitlab CI, Ansible, Crashlytics, Bugfender, Sentry and others, but we’re always evolving our processes and welcome strong opinions on how to do things better.
    What we’re looking for:

    Strong Python skills, especially with using Django at scale
    Passionate about building excellent code and processes, and eagerness to learn new skills
    Experience: We’re hiring for upper-mid or senior level, so while there is no strict requirement for a certain number of years’ experience, we’re looking candidates who have worked in industry already and are ready to take it to the next level
    Comfortable writing native SQL queries
    Familiarity with Agile development processes
    AWS and DevOps familiarity is a strong bonus

    What we offer:

    The opportunity to contribute to improving livelihood of smallholder farmers across Africa
    Transparent payscale & progression path for all tech team staff
    Occasional field visits in various countries
    Daily in-office snacks, lunch & learn sessions, remote working option

  • Senior Accountant

    Senior Accountant

    Job description
    Pula Advisors is looking for an exceptional and best-in-class Accountant to build the finance and accounting systems to support their goal of building a billion-dollar business that protects and advises rural farming communities across Africa and Asia.
    Responsibilities

    Monitor and control expenditure and budgets. Supervise collection of company debt and maintenance of debt accounts
    Monitor and analyze monthly operational results against periods and budget issue reports to management.
    Set staff targets and carries out biannual appraisals
    Monitor product accounting transactions to ensure that they are promptly and are correctly recorded.
    In charge of the invoicing process to ensure that figures are accurate, complete and timely
    Prepare performance management reports
    Review ledger postings for accuracy Verification /authorization of payments
    Monitor cash balances and recommendations for cash flow and investment management.
    Maintenance of asset registers Ensuring month end/procedures are carried out for tax valuations and depreciations
    Represent the accounting function in meetings
    Ensure vendors are paid as per the credit and contracts terms.
    Ensure Employees are paid in terms as per their employment terms.
    Ensure Compliance with Income Tax Act, VAT ACT, NHIF ACT, NSSF ACT and other regulations when making payments to employees and suppliers of goods and other services across
    Develop new and review existing finance/accounting policies and procedures and ensure any gaps are sealed.
    Responsible for quarterly financial reporting in accordance with the IFRS standards.
    Co-ordination of company audit including all subsidiaries

    Does this sound like you?

    Advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field preferred; Bachelors in accounting required
    Full certification in CPA or ACCA
    Analytical and problem solving and computer skills
    Excellent Communication & interpersonal skills
    Detail oriented
    You have a passion for technology and its role in creating value and changing the way farmers protect and grow their crops
    Pula works in several geographies and expect that to understand the technology environment you will be developing solutions for you will have to travel to these markets for in-market projects