Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address Chania Avenue, Off ring-road, Kilimani, Nairobi Kenya

  • Head of Finance

    Head of Finance

    At M-KOPA, We Finance Progress.

    The scale and impact of our work is massive. M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off-grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.
    Our people reflect this mission; we pride ourselves in empowering our people to own their own careers, and encouraging growth through our learning and development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. As a collective, we value diversity, knowing every journey brings its own reward, and support each employee as they travel theirs. This includes our family-friendly policies, commitment to employee mental and physical well-being, and flexible working practices. Our aim is for every employee to be able to shape their own career, whilst helping shape the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. 
    M-Kopa now has a presence across the African continent and just raised $250 million in debt and equity—one of the largest fundraisings by an African tech startup. 
    “If you treat low-­income people as customers, not charity cases,” says co-founder and CEO Jesse Moore,

    “you can change the world.”

    We have an opportunity for you to join the Kenyan leadership team and become one of the top 5 decision makers in that office, putting you directly in charge of the finance function with 34 direct reports. Kenya is our largest theatre of operation.
    For example, if you have a Big 4 (KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, E&Y) audit background at manager level or above (even better if you have post Big 4 experience in the lending space) then I hope this would be a very attractive role that you would want to discuss further. 
    The senior leadership team have very high pedigree backgrounds from Stanford, Oxford and Wageningen and the ambition and drive to push the company to continued success in the region. The mentoring and experience you’ll gain from working with these people is second to none.

    I have a more detailed brief about the role but in the first instance I would simply ask does this sound like something you want to know more about?

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  • Sourcing Analyst

    Sourcing Analyst

    Job Purpose

    As the sourcing analyst, you will support Global product sourcing and align sourcing processes across markets.
    Reporting to the Senior Sourcing Manager, your responsibilities will support supplier relationship management (OEM/Distributor/Dealer) and new product transition in close liaison with Market Development.

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    What will you do:
    Product/Accessories Sourcing.

    You will lead in the multi-sourcing of phone accessories across markets and ensure all accessories are approved before sourcing. You will also keep track and ensure minimal dead stock due to EOL devices.
    You will obtain quotes from different suppliers (Whole sellers and retail outlets) to allow maintaining a tracker on price movements in the markets to help with supplier product negotiations.
    You will support new distributor/Supplier onboarding with close collaboration with our Procurement and Legal department, and ensure all expiring supplier contracts are re-negotiated and renewed in good time.

    Product management

    You will assist to manage the new phone model transition in close liaison with Market Development.
    You will ensure test samples are received and test plans uploaded in good time.

    Certifications

    You will follow up with OEM to ensure Type approval certificates are in place before the start of sales in each country.
    You will maintain an updated TA tracker for all markets.

    Material Supply Planning

    You will coordinate with our Planning Team to ensure all suppliers’ POs are released per the agreed supplier terms to avoid product delivery delays.
    You will ensure supplier deliveries are following communicated delivery plan and update the subsequent sourcing trackers

    Supplier relationship

    You will oversee tracking OEM activations targets and working with our warehouse teams to ensure our targets are achieved.
    You will rebate tracking and follow up with OEM/MNO to ensure credit notes are received.

    Other Stakeholder support

    You will offer the necessary support to our Market Development and Security Team during the product testing process.
    You will provide supplier support for all ongoing and new products.
    You will perform any other responsibilities that shall be reasonably assigned by management.

    What We’re Looking For:

    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field.
    2 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning/Forecasting role
    Project management, planning, and organizing skills. Able to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to communicate effectively with suppliers, staff, and partners, and write and submit reports.
    Proficiency in MS excel (can perform complex functions).
    Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive professional relationships with suppliers and vendors.
    Understand the sourcing and evaluation process.
    Understand the aspects of logistics and the capacity management of products.
    Demonstrated experience working with Suppliers and managing supplier relationships

    What’s in it for you

    Great compensation package
    Bonus
    Annual Leave
    Learning & Development Support

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  • Field Auditor Environment Health and Safety Manager Android Engineer (Remote) Backend Engineer (Remote) Copywriter

    Field Auditor Environment Health and Safety Manager Android Engineer (Remote) Backend Engineer (Remote) Copywriter

    To Achieve This, You’ll Be Expected To

    Perform physical counts and reconciliation of variances in all M-KOPA outlets.
    Analysis of stock audit results and using these in monitoring and reporting of service performance at the stock locations, identify areas and opportunities for improvement.
    Accurately and objectively scoring shops using the laid down processes during audits.
    Working with Fargo, Internal teams (FCCRs, Service Centre Support etc.) perform investigations on the stock variances and provide feedback and solution on stocks audit.
    Perform important compliance checks in the M-KOPA Retail outlets i.e., on Branding, Look & Feel, Covid compliance, Record keeping, adherence to company processes and the suitability of the outlet in the preservation and security of stock or any company property.
    Report all audit findings through detailed preparation of reports for assigned shops.
    Escalate any suspicious/fraudulent activities picked out while performing their daily tasks.
    Provide required support to resolve issues arising in the field.
    100% Field travel visiting M-KOPA shops.
    Other tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Diploma/Degree in relevant field of study.
    Ate least 2+ years of experience in field audit (Stock and Compliance) in the retail sector.
    Experience as a field auditor in a chain stores will be an added advantage.
    Must demonstrate impressive operational, logistics, stock audit, compliance audit, reports writing, analytics and communication.

    Benefits

    Private health insurance (inpatient outpatient, maternity, eye care, and dental)
    Group Life Cover
    Airtime allowance
    WIFI payment up to 5 Mbps monthly
    21 days per annum (excluding public holidays). Annual leave is accrued at the standard rate of 1.75 days per month

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  • Field Audit Team Lead

    Field Audit Team Lead

    Job Purpose

    The Field Audit Team Lead oversees the Field Audit team, which comprises auditors who travel to assigned sites to audit their compliance with various company requirements and business processes. The Field Audit Team Lead has a high level of familiarity with the concepts, practices, and procedures of M-KOPA’s business, and provides oversight and guidance to the team, as well as to M-KOPA field staff with whom s/he comes in contact.

    Job Requirements

    Collect and analyze audit data about M-KOPA channel inventory locations (shops, depots, etc.) to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with processes, regulations, and management policies.
    Prepare detailed reports on audit findings, including performance scorecards for areas of the audit. Present findings to management at regular intervals or as required.
    Inspect the document records (activity books, paper reports, online trackers, etc.) of channel inventory locations for accuracy, effectiveness, and procedural compliance in recording transactions and activities.
    Oversees monthly transfers of lost Serialised stock to Disposal and Lost warehouses.
    Oversight of monthly stock audits across all M-Kopa locations.
    Oversight of monthly compliance audits across all M-Kopa locations.
    Conducts monthly FSM/SE audits.
    Aged stock and shrinkage reporting & management and use the findings to drive improvements within and outside the team.
    Examine inventory held by stock locations, including assets and stock for sale/swap, to verify all journal and ledger entries made by channel inventory location staff.
    Produce strategic information/reports on any emerging or unforeseen issues to allow management to take timely mitigating actions.
    Plan and schedule activities/calendar for the field audit team and act as their line manager.
    Provide support as required to resolve issues arising in the field.

    Skills and Competencies

    A relevant qualification in accounting/mathematics/statistics (Bachelor or professional course)
    Worked at least 1 year in a professional finance environment
    Good knowledge and experience of M-KOPA business, including products and processes.
    Good team management skills.
    Good analysis and reporting skills.
    Detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
    Ability to work to tight deadlines, punctuality, and timeliness.
    Clear communication by email, telephone, or in person.
    Ability to manage overlapping timelines and create task schedules/calendars.
    Exceptional work ethic and compliance with company Anti-bribery and Corruption policy.
    Able to self-manage and take initiative without being micro-managed.

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  • Process Engineer

    Process Engineer

    JOB PURPOSE

    As a Process Engineer, you will lead process engineering activities within M-KOPA’s phone assembly factory in Nairobi, with a steer of optimizing assembly line productivity, conducting root cause analysis on defective smartphones to deliver quality and provide data-driven solutions. You will define the assembly process work instructions/SOPs, and determine the requirements of the new processes, and equipment. You will troubleshoot, maintain process documentation and implement process improvements.
    You will report to the Factory Manager.

    Responsibilities

    You will conduct line balancing and station cycle counts per model to evaluate the hourly output efficiency and sharing reports and proposals with management.
    You will analyze defective smartphones within the production floor and coming up with recommendations to reduce the in-line product defect rate
    Improve the productivity of assembly lines by designing new procedures and work instructions.
    Work with the quality team to observe any defect/quality issues and collaborate with suppliers for feedback and corrective action planning.
    Upon receipt of new consignment of raw materials into the factory, you will coordinate and follow the first article inspection with an objective of ensuring all resources e.g. equipment, people and processes are in consideration of start production, after which production starts.
    Coordinate the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure the assembly plant is ready to start production of a new model/SKU, by coordinating different departments within phone assembly and training new production operators.
    You will liaise with suppliers to develop, document, review, improve and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assembly work instruction methods and others e.g., line shut down procedure.
    You will train all our production operators on work methods, with an aim to reduce in-line quality defects, following feedback on the defect/root-cause analysis conducted from in-line defects on the assembly lines.
    You will mentor junior process engineers, manage performance for direct reports and motivate the team.
    You will be responsible for submission of related reports e.g., NPI reports, line efficiency reports, root cause analysis reports, and incident reports of abnormal problems in the production lines.
    Take lead in the documentation of smartphone troubleshooting and repair guide, with an aim to build a knowledge base on defect analysis, troubleshooting, and repair process.
    Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards.
    Perform Optimization of production process, process improvement, and layout planning of production site.
    Champion and practice 6S Kaizen principles
    Liaise with the Engineering, production, and Quality Managers for action on defective machines or products.
    Develop and implement metrics to monitor and improve performance of processes.
    Any other tasks assigned by the manager.

    Experience Required

    Degree in BSc in Electrical and Electronics engineering or related field.
    1 or more years of experience in troubleshooting and repair of electronics especially smartphones, and engineering equipment
    Experience with process simulations and standard operating procedures.
    Ability to read and translate schematics.
    Ability to do conduct In-depth root-cause analysis with best practice RCA techniques.
    Are familiar with computer application, new systems and troubleshoot common computer failures.
    Proven project management experience to enable incumbent lead on New Product Introduction in the assembly line.
    Have superb analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and advanced technical skills.
    Fast learner with ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
    Knowledge of Kaizen 6S Principles
    Understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures.
    Excellent knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.

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  • Senior Associate -Audit & Investigation

    Senior Associate -Audit & Investigation

    Responsibilities

    You will manage investigations of alleged misconduct or potential violations of internal procedures.
    You will obtain and review documents, reports, and other relevant data to gather evidence for investigations.
    You will Interview witnesses and involved parties to obtain information related to investigations.
    Analyze data, determine findings, and produce recommendation actions
    Prepare detailed and accurate investigation reports outlining recommendations.
    Help implement the internal audit plan by conducting audit reviews of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company procedures.
    Help execute the internal audit plan by conducting audit reviews of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company procedures.
    Follow up with management on the implementation of corrective actions from the investigation and audit findings.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in social sciences/ Law/ Finance/Accounting or related fields from a recognized university.
    ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA/certification or the equivalent qualification.
    Participation in investigation training courses.
    Minimum of 3 Years of experience conducting investigations and audits.

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  • Senior Accountant

    Senior Accountant

    About the role;

    You will support the finance manager with the recording of transactions, reconciliations financial accounting, treasury, and tax compliance and providing financial analysis, forecasts, and results, and ensuring adherence to budgets.
    It is a #LI-Hybrid job in Nairobi. You will report to the Senior Finance & Group Tax Manager.

    Responsibilities:

    Ensure all transactions are posted.
    Help with the preparation of the month-end reporting pack.
    Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
    Help manage the daily finances.
    Ensure financial controls are followed.
    Help prepare payments to suppliers and other team members
    Ensure compliance with all tax regulations e.g. returns submitted and taxes paid.
    Help prepare the annual budget and with the compliance of those budgets.
    Work with the business to ensure they receive the financial analysis required to run their departments.
    Provide accurate, and detailed information to assist with internal and external audits.
    Review all costs, challenge apparent overspending and suggest areas for cost reduction.
    Help with ad hoc financial requests.

    Qualifications and skills:

    You have a BSc/BA or relevant certification e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst Certified Public Accountant
    You are proficient in excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and have experience using accounting software.
    You meet a high-quality standard when working.
    You have 3+ years of experience in financial reporting including an understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting principles e.g., accruals.

    Employee Benefits:

    Great compensation package and Bonus.
    Private health insurance (inpatient outpatient, maternity, eye care, and dental).
    Life insurance.
    21 days leave per annum.
    Hybrid work model

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  • Repairs Technician Senior Analytics Platform Engineer (Remote)

    Repairs Technician Senior Analytics Platform Engineer (Remote)

    JOB PURPOSE

    You ensures swap stock availability by conducting technical repair and testing of M-KOPA faulty products returned to the warehouse, including solar-powered Televisions, solar control units, smartphones, and other assorted accessories.
    You will report to the Repairs Team Lead.

    Main Responsibilities

    You will carry out component analysis of solar control boxes, solar-powered televisions, customized connecting cables, bulbs, torches, solar panels, and smartphones
    You will perform the initial screening and quality checks of all M-KOPA faulty devices to identify product failure reasons
    You will perform technical repairs of all M-KOPA products using hand tools and power tools
    You will improve technical knowledge, especially on new product entries and discovery of new fault codes
    You will test and inspect products after repair to identify possible problems that could lead to future product failures
    You will refurbish product and “make new” of all repaired products before dispatch to retail outlets
    You will maintain equipment by performing regular maintenance checks, replacing parts, or performing repairs to repair equipment such as hand tools and power tools
    You will diagnose problems with repair equipment and making recommendations for repair or replacement
    You will ensure accurate data capture and tracking of all repaired units, fault codes, and resolutions promptly
    You will conduct periodic cycle counts and monthly stock counts
    You will observe set Kaizen 6S principles
    You will meet the daily set targets of repair products per day to ensure the required swap stock is availed

    EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

    Education: A minimum Diploma in electronics engineering
    Experience: 1 year of professional experience in electronics engineering with relevant repairs experience
    Ability to communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing
    Well-versed with the systems, tools, and procedures used in testing & failure analysis
    Experience using the required software
    Good attitude towards acquiring new knowledge
    Able to work under pressure and tight datelines
    Self-motivated and able to work independently
    Good Interpersonal skills
    Hands-On experience working with embedded systems

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  • Strategy Intern

    Strategy Intern

    We’re excited about you because you have experience with

     Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to inform M-KOPA’s 3-year strategic plan
     Build financial models to analyze economics of strategic investments
     Prepare presentations for M-KOPA leadership, in-country teams, and stakeholders to drive strategic clarity and alignment
     Manage high-priority cross-functional strategic projects to achieve our overall business objectives
     Develop departmental performance dashboards, coordinating with product and data teams to define and measure KPIs
     Support M-KOPA’s quarterly business planning and prioritization process
     Identify and scope opportunities to improve operations, process, efficiency, and performance

    We are excited about you because you

     Are passionate about making fair and flexible financing accessible to everyone
     Have 5+ years of work experience in strategy, business operations, management consulting, product management, research, or comparable roles
     Are currently enrolled in an MBA or other relevant master’s degree program
     Are strong analytically, have significant experience with excel modeling and making data-driven decisions
     Love solving open-ended business problems, from identifying the problem that needs to be solved through developing actionable recommendations and driving implementation
     Are excited to be a champion for our customers in everything you do
     Are a collaborator and have a low ego
     Love fast-moving environments with a sense of urgency to get the job done
     Have emerging markets experience (particularly in East or West Africa)
     Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

    What’s in it for you

    Private health insurance (inpatient outpatient, maternity, eye care, and dental) –
    Group Life Cover
    Remote working (dependent on the nature of the role)
    Airtime allowance (dependent on the nature of the role)
    WIFI payment up to 5 Mbps monthly (dependent on the nature of the role)
    Pro rata to the time worked / 21 days per annum (excluding public holidays). Annual leave is accrued at the standard rate of 1.75 days per month

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  • Senior Validation Engineer

    Senior Validation Engineer

    The Engineering Test Team is validating all the products that M-KOPA intents to sell. This includes Embedded systems (SHS), Battery management systems, EV charging stations, Electric vehicles etc. 
    As a Senior Product Test Engineer, you will ensure that a high quality is maintained by you and the junior engineers. You will use your innovativeness and technical knowhow to improve on the test plans to ensure that all aspects of a product are tested and any issues found. You will produce high quality and detailed test reports. We encourage creativity and welcome any ideas on how to improve our product or design. 
    This is an on-site role in our office in Nairobi. You will be reporting to the Engineering Test Manager. #LIon-site
    YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS ROLE BECAUSE YOU WILL:

    Perform validation and verification of electrical installations for charging electric vehicles, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
    Develop and execute test plans and strategies for the different products in the portfolio, such as IoT Battery Management System, Charging Stations, electric vehicles, batteries etc.
    Identify and analyze issues found during testing, and work with the relevant teams to develop appropriate solutions.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, hardware, and firmware engineering teams, to ensure testing of all products and systems.
    Create detailed test reports, documenting test procedures, results, and any identified issues.
    Ensure that all testing processes and documentation comply with relevant standards and regulations.
    Research and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and contribute to the improvement of test methodologies and tools.
    Provide guidance and mentorship to junior test engineers and support staff.

    WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE:

    3+ years of experience in product testing and validation, with a focus on embedded IoT systems, Batteries, Electric Vehicles.
    Experience with industry standards and regulations related to batteries, battery management systems, electric vehicle and solar systems.
    Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters etc.
    Proven communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    Excellent problem-solving skills when working with complex technical issues.
    Training in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related field.
    Industry (EPRA) certifications will be beneficial.

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