Department: Finance
Position: Senior Accountant
Reporting to: Group Head of Finance
Tenure: Full Time
About SunCulture
Founded in 2012, SunCulture’s Vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture does this by developing and commercialising life changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world’s 570 million smallholder farming households. We are the largest distributor of solar water pumps / solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and were selected by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021. Here is a good explainer video recently made by CNBC. Over the last 5 years the company has grown significantly and now employs 400+ people around the world.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the accuracy of financial records, managing all reconciliations and filing of tax returns. They will also be responsible for processing and maintaining prepaid expenses, and deferred accounts. Assist with month-end close and the preparation of the annual budget for multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring SunCulture is in compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
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Manage the tax and audit process. Close on inquiries from tax authorities by preparing and providing the relevant documentation.
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Manage the tracking and implementation of the governance company-wide budgets and forecasts before payment processing.
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Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
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Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and completing financial statement analysis.
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Drive the end to end process of statutory, investor and regulatory audits. Collaborate with auditors to provide necessary information, resolve inquiries, and address audit findings.
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Prepare and process payments to vendors, including bank transfers and mpesa payments, while adhering to payment terms, contractual obligations and internal controls
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Complete supplier reconciliations and ensure accounts payable expenditures are reasonable by referring any irregularities to your line manager before posting.
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Ensure supplier statements are reconciled to invoices on a monthly basis.
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Review and reconcile the bank reconciliation reports within the deadlines set.
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Prepare accruals and ensure they are all booked every end month.
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Answer queries from vendors regarding problems with invoices or payment of the invoices.
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Any other finance-related role assigned from time to time by your reporting head.
Does this sound like you?
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (required)
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Professional certification (ACCA/CPA 4) or in progress
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4 years experience as an accountant or in a related role
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Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
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Working knowledge of IFRS and KRA regulations
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Proficiency in accounting ERPs and advanced MS Excel skills
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
