Finance & Admin Job in Kenya

Finance & Admin Associate 

Sokowatch is
transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential
goods and services. By connecting small shops to the digital economy, we fix
inefficient supply chains and provide services previously unavailable to
informal businesses. Sokowatch aims to aprovide everything a retailer needs, no
wholesalers or banks necessary.

We are growing rapidly
across Africa, launching new markets, new cities and new countries. We’re
looking to grow our team with highly talented and motivated employees who are
excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.

The Finance and Admin
Associate is responsible for setting up our accounting processes in each new
country of operation. This includes tax registration (if separate from other registration),
advice on tax liability set up on internal systems, new account opening, set up
of signatories (online and in-person) and set up operational and payment
collection channels.

Reporting into: Head of Expansions

Location: East Africa with travel across the continent 80% of the time

Key Responsibilities

• Setting
  up the Finance functions of the new market i.e. setting up both
  operational and collection accounts and making bank payments


• Interpretation
  and implementation of procedures related to administration, procurement,
  and financial matters and ensure their compliance


• Prepare
  new market launch budget in consultation with other members of the
  Expansion team


• Supporting
  the procurement processes for warehouse kitout including supplier vetting
  & onboarding and payments to service providers payments


• Source
  and procure all insurance policies for the warehouse



• Train
  country Finance staff on Finance SOPs and best practices on the
  preparation of reports, management of petty cash, maintenance of records,
  procurement & reconciliation processes and working capital requests.

Qualifications

• Degree
  in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; preference ACCA or CPA


• A
  minimum of 3 years work experience in admin and finance


• Negotiation
  skills and the ability to develop solid relationships with internal and
  external stakeholders


• The
  high degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• The
  high degree of proficiency with accounting and administration software,
  preferably SAP BYC


• A
  collaborative team player with integrity and a desire to work in a
  dynamic, fast-paced, start-up environment


• Must
  love working with people and cross-cultural teams


• You
  are highly goal-oriented, assertive and a hands-on, problem-solver


• Willingness
  to travel for work within the continent


• Working
  knowledge of French or Portuguese language is an added advantage

How to Apply

Apply
for the job here

https://jobcenterkenya.com/finance-admin-job-in-kenya-9/