Accountant

At Okra Solar, we're on a mission to bring Power to the People by unlocking opportunities through energy access for everyone in the world.

Over 650 million people still live without electricity. At a time where technology such as mobile devices, productive agritech and AI are becoming more accessible than ever, we believe that access to energy is the first step toward opportunity and growth.

That's why we build our Mesh Grid technology that energizes off-grid households at a fraction of the cost of the other solutions. We build the hardware and software, that we sell to local energy companies who deploy our tech to deliver affordable, reliable electricity as a service last-mile communities.

In order to execute on the mission to 100% energy access for all - we are looking for a Mid-Level Accountant.

This role will be responsible for all subjects accounting in Okra Shenzhen

If you're excited about using technology to create tangible impact and want to help shape the future of energy access, you could be the right person to join us.

Responsibilities

Finance related

Immediate:

• Paperwork management - Signatures and stamping
• Staff expenses claim and related fapiao check

Ramp up:

• Accounting & Bookeeping
• Manage all statutory tax obligations
• Local payments & treasury operations
• Manage payroll, Individual Income tax declarations, Housing Fund and Social Contributions
• Company Annual Reporting
• Manage Annual Statutory Audit

Office Admin & HR

• Office supply procurement - office supplies, tissue, water, printing paper, tools, etc. - on a monthly & weekly basis
• Business trip - China staff visiting suppliers and industry exhibitions, overseas colleague visiting China, accommodation and expenses claim related fapiao collection, visa support etc. - Quarterly and random
• Support implementing HR policies and processes
• Support onboarding processes, including purchasing equipment, assigning desks, providing welcome merchandise, etc.
• Foster a positive and engaging office culture aligned with Okra's culture and initiatives in other offices (guaranteeing a global experience)
• Be the point of contact for any problem, and inform HR Team of necessary improvements or blockers in China

Supply Chain related

• Collecting 40+ SKUs suppliers' quotations and invoices with related payment proof, get the files uploaded to Google Drive and handover related info to Cal and Francisca for inventory record
• Follow up suppliers production schedule and facilitate inspection arrangement for 12-15 suppliers

Hard Skills

• Proficient in Chinese accounting standards (CAS) and bookkeeping practices
• Knowledge of Chinese tax obligations: VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Individual Income Tax (IIT), fapiao management and verification
• Familiarity with payroll processing, social insurance contributions, housing fund, and IIT declarations
• Understanding of annual statutory audit requirements and company annual reporting in China
• Basic treasury and local payment operations (e.g. bank transfers, online banking platforms)
• Methodical and Organized
• Ability to use travel booking tools (eg. Trip.com Official Site‎‎ | Travel Deals and Promotions ) and support visa applications when applicable.
• Comfortable managing relationships with office suppliers, service providers, and relocation agencies.
• General knowledge of Chinese labor law (employment contracts, termination, leave policies)
• Familiarity with local legal and administrative documents (fapiaos, official stamps/chops, business licenses)
• Understanding of entity compliance obligations for a foreign-invested enterprise (WFOE or similar)
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken)
• Working proficiency in English (able to communicate with international HQ and overseas colleagues

Soft Skills

• Willingness to learn: Openness to new knowledge, techniques, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with non-technical teams
• Collaborative mindset: Ability to work effectively with others, lifting teammates up, learning together, and sharing wins and failures.
• Balanced drive: Passionate about your work while maintaining a healthy pace to avoid burnout and sustain excellence.
• Experimentation and adaptability: Comfortable running experiments, learning from results, and adapting quickly to changes.
• Transparency and openness: Open to sharing and receiving ideas and feedback candidly.
• Integrity and respect: Ability to make ethical decisions even during challenges, acting with honesty and respect.
• Attention to detail: Managing fapiaos, payroll, and statutory filings leaves no room for errors - precision matters
• Proactivity and ownership: This is a one-person function; the person must self-manage, anticipate needs, and act without being asked

Required Experience

• Minimum academic degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in China
• Hands-on experience with Chinese tax filing and fapiao management
• Administrative or office management experience is a strong plus

Nice to Have

• Ideally with professional experience in auditing / Big4
• Experience with office management tasks.
• Experience managing payment platforms
• Familiarity with local legal documents beyond fapiaos (customs, labor contracts, government filings)
• Some exposure to ERP or accounting software (e.g. 金蝶 Kingdee, 用友 Yonyou, or similar)
• Exposure to HR processes: onboarding, payroll, social insurance enrollment

Growth Opportunities

• Work with a multi-cultural team in a fun and inclusive working environment
• Be involved in a company that's going through massive scale
• Level up in both HR and Finance domains, as well as cross-company operations
• Be involved in developing company-wide processes and initiatives that have a tangible impact on staff happiness

Benefits At Okra

🕒 Flexible Location & Hours

We're an output-focused organisation, which means that for the most part, you can choose where and when you work as long as your team has been communicated to and is on board with it. Most commonly, we ask everyone to be in the office at least 2 to 3 days a week to foster connections.

📈 Professional Growth

With mentorship from our investors (At One Ventures, Schneider Electric) and a range of experienced leaders and change-makers in our network, you get the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities.

🛡️ We've Got You Covered

Cover for work travel, health insurance, sick leave, and equipment.

🌴 Unlimited Paid Time Off

We burn bright, not out - we offer unlimited paid time off so you can rest, recharge, support your loved ones, and bring your best self to work.

🌈 Dynamic & Diverse Workplace

You'll work in a fast-paced startup environment with multinational staff - expect to learn a lot while finding creative solutions to complex problems, all while enjoying a great office vibe.

🍼 Flexible Parental Leave

At Okra, we support parents with fully paid, flexible leave: +60 days in Portugal, 120 in Nigeria, up to 178 in China. Take it your way - before or after birth, in blocks or part-time. Your career won't stall; we make sure family and growth go hand in hand.