Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: ENGIE Energy Access
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Global Financial Operations Manager
About US:
ENGIE Energy Access is one of the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.14 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in 9 countries across Africa (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1 million customers and more than 5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain the leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide SAP support to countries by managing the ticketing system and providing solutions to SAP queries from countries within 24 hours.
- Support with month-end and year-end closing process.
- Preparation of supplier & service provider invoices for payment ensuring all supporting documentation are added to the ERP (LPOs, Delivery Notes, Invoices).
- Preparation of cashflow forecasts ensuring sufficient funding for global operations.
- Management of staff payment requests, visa payment processing, URA payments.
- Verification, allocation, posting and monthly reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable.
- Management of intra group inventory transfer in SAP.
- Reconciliation of intra group sales and cost of goods as booked in SAP.
- Reconciliation of Intercompany accounts i.e., receivables, payables with countries
- Perform budget versus actual analysis in line with EEA management reporting schedule.
- Analysis of financial information, preparation of accounting reports and financial statements
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures to enhance efficiencies.
- Design and document business processes in accordance with IFRS and GAAP principles
- Monitoring and evaluation of internal controls to enhance compliance with IFRS and GAAP principles.
- Liaise with Financial Operations Managers, Heads of Finance and Accounting Managers to improve accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant.
- Relevant certification (e.g., ACCA or CPA) is preferred.
- Two to three years of proven experience as an Accountant and thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
- In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Experience in preparation of financial statements and the Uganda Tax Regulations.
- Working knowledge of inventory management is preferred but not mandatory.
- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with accounting ERP such as SAP B1 and QuickBooks.
- Proficient MS Office skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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