Accountant at Solar Panda
About Solar Panda
Solar Panda is a Canadian high-growth, clean-tech company
providing home solar systems and appliances to customers in Kenya who lack
access to electricity. Our loan-to-own model enables families to afford
reliable electricity and life-changing appliances, significantly improving
their lives.
Solar Panda provides innovative solar power systems for
lighting and TV in rural communities. Our loan-to-own model allows households
to have electricity for less than the daily cost of kerosene and mobile phone
charging. With over 1 billion people worldwide without access to electricity,
we believe that access to electricity should be a right for everyone,
everywhere.
Job Overview:
The accountant supports the Finance Department by managing
bookkeeping, payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role
ensures timely processing of employee, vendor, and statutory payments,
maintains accurate financial records, and supports compliance with internal
controls and external audit requirements. This role reports to the Accounting
& Compliance Manager.
The company prioritises personal integrity, hard work, and
respect for customers and co-workers.
Solar Panda Kenya Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of, religion,
tribe, or gender.
What You Will Do
- Support
month-end/year-end close process & Group reporting.
- Verify,
allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable
- Analyse
financial information and summarize financial status
- Participate
in financial standards setting and in forecast process
- Assist
with all tax audits and tax returns
- Completes
external audit by analysing and scheduling general ledger accounts and
providing information for auditors.
- Develop
and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and
strengthen internal controls
- Ensure
compliance with GAAP principles
Qualifications
- Bachelors
degree in accounting or finance
- 3
years experience in accounting/finance
- Bilingual
speakers of French and English will be given priority
- Audit
background will be added advantage
- Experience
working for a global company is an added advantage
- Experience
with financial reporting requirements