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In office
Seniority
Middle · 4+ years exp
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Watu is a Nairobi asset finance company founded in 2015 that funds motorcycles, three-wheelers and phones. It uses digital underwriting and remote device management to lend to customers without credit histories. The company operates in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and other African markets.
Objectives of this role
- Managing and maintaining financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements.
- Reviewing financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Performing financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
- Preparing and reviewing annual/quarterly budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
- Developing and implementing economic policies and procedures in the company.
- Reviewing and processing vendor invoices with accuracy in ERP system.
- Providing timely financial information to support decision-making processes.
- Contributing to the overall financial health and stability of the organisation.
- Prepare and present statements, such as balance sheets, income and cash flow.
- Perform monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and studying account information.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement and provide insights to management for decision-making.
- Manage treasury payment issues where applicable, including domestic and foreign payments.
- Ensure that the organisation complies with all financial regulations, including tax laws, accounting standards and reporting requirements in India.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Good knowledge in tax and accounting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
- Knowledge of accounting software.
- Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
- Great organisational and time management skills.
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