Accountant

Role Title: Accountant

About Kasha

Kasha will disrupt the way that people in emerging markets get the health products they need by turning global health supply chains upside down. We are on our way to becoming Africa’s leading platform for last-mile access to health products and services used by enterprises, consumers, resellers, and health facilities. Kasha focuses on the lower-income mass market population, selling health and household goods and delivering those products to the last mile through our Kasha Agents and logistics networks. Customers can order using an omnichannel mobile platform that is built to be highly accessible around the country, reaching even typically offline customers via our digital channels. Kasha also works with manufacturers and global health organizations, operating as a service channel for visibility on distribution, performance data, consumer insights, and last-mile access. Kasha was founded in July 2016 in Rwanda, is headquartered in Nairobi Kenya, and operates in East, South, Central, and soon West Africa. You can learn more about us at Kasha Global Inc.

Job Purpose:

To manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets. Provide accurate quantitative information on the financial position, liquidity, and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations. This role reports directly to the Senior Financial Controller.

N.B. All applications must be received by 5:00 PM SAST on August 23rd, 2024.

Role Responsibilities:

• Process and scrutinize financial transactions for accuracy and completeness, ensuring proper coding and classification according to Kasha's accounting practices.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ensure financial records comply with South African Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (SA GAAP), Kasha's internal policies, and relevant regulations.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of monthly bank statements, cash collections, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Execute the month-end close process efficiently, generating timely and accurate financial reports.
• Manage inventory transactions, including recording purchases, sales, and adjustments. Conduct regular and surprise stock counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with the credit controller to oversee debtors and ensure timely invoicing, assisting in implementing collection procedures to minimize outstanding accounts receivable.
• Assist in preparing, analyzing, and implementing annual budgets for various departments, monitoring variances and reporting deviations to management.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure the timely preparation, filing, and payment of all statutory deductions and taxes in accordance with South African regulations.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field, preferably from an international university.
• At least 5-6 years of substantial accounting experience, with previous exposure to big international retail companies.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Possession of a relevant certification such as CPA or ACCA is mandatory, reflecting your professional commitment and expertise.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks and MS Dynamics.
• A thorough understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations pertinent to our business operations.
• Proven experience in a fast-moving tech startup environment. We seek someone active, energetic, and hungry for growth and success.

Experience Our Kasha Life Benefits:

• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
• Flexible working hours.
• Socials that keep you in touch with everyone in the company.

What You’ll Find When Working at Kasha:

• Personal & Professional Development: Through strong ownership from the first day, you will experience a steep learning curve, grow on a professional level, and take the next steps to be an Expert.
• Impact:We are leading the digital transformation of innovative e-commerce in East Africa for women's health, personal care, and beauty products built for urban and rural areas.
• Team:Join a team of over 15 nationalities and different backgrounds from Tech, Logistics, Business, and more. What matters to us is a caring and welcoming environment where we embrace uniqueness and celebrate diversity.
• Working culture:Experience a company culture where we work on eye level, decisions are made quickly, and knowledge sharing, as well as mentoring, is on our daily agenda.

If you believe you match these values, we look forward to meeting you!

At Kasha, we believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. We know that the best ideas and solutions come by bringing together people from all over the world and by fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone feels heard and has the chance to make a real impact. It's because of this that we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds.