Financial Systems Assistant at M-Kopa Solar

MISSION M-KOPA’s mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone. OUR GROWTH SO FAR… M-KOPA has connected more than 400,000 homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over 550 new homes being added every day. Each 8W battery powered-system comes with three lights, mobile phone-charging and a solar powered radio. Customers can now opt for a 20W system with digital TV. As of July 2016, M-KOPA has connected over 400,000 homes to affordable solar power. Current customers will make projected savings of US$ 300 Million over the next four years. M-KOPA’s customers will enjoy 50 million hours of kerosene-free lighting per month. Total employment created in East Africa is 2,500. In March 2016, M-KOPA emerged boldest at Financial Times Arcelor Mittal- Boldness in Business Awards in the Developing Markets category. In February 2016, M-KOPA was recognised as the Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets at the Global Mobile Awards. In 2015, M-KOPA was recognised by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 Companies Changing The World and won the Zayed Energy Future Prize. M-KOPA has also won the 2014 Bloomberg Pioneer Award and 2013 FT/IFC Excellence in Sustainable Finance Award.

Summary

We’re looking for a full time, permanent Financial Systems Assistant at our Nairobi office in Kenya, within the Finance department. In this role, you will support the Financial Systems & Data Manager in development, implementation, and administration of the organization’s financial systems, as well as improve financial data management.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Implements, maintains, and updates financial systems.


2. Troubleshoot and resolve Dynamics 365 related support requests.


3. Develop accounting reports.


4. Modifies system packages and modules.


5. Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize and improve business processes.


6. Trains staff on the use of financial systems.


7. Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize and improve business processes as well as provide business value-added solutions that accelerate business strategy.


8. Create training manuals as well as documentation of enhancements and module releases.


9. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

1. Degree in Computer Science or technical related field.


2. Exceptions will be made for candidates who can show an exceptional track record in ERP systems development.


3. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a Financial/ERP systems developer.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Experience implementing and managing ERP preferably Dynamics 365


2. Development experience with Microsoft development tools e.g. Visual Studio


3. Experience with reporting tools e.g., PowerBI, Prophix


4. Are not afraid to take on complicated systems.


5. Finance and operation background is necessary


6. Extensive knowledge of organization processes and business models.


7. Are excited to deeply understand the inner workings of the tools you use.


8. Push through hard problems without giving up.

The post Financial Systems Assistant at M-Kopa Solar appeared first on Jobs in Kenya - http://jobcenterkenya.com/.

https://jobcenterkenya.com/financial-systems-assistant-at-m-kopa-solar/