Accountant (f/m/x)

Job Description

As the Accountant for the African entities of the group, you will report directly to the Accounting Manager for Africa. You will play a key role in supporting the financial operations and compliance across our Sub-Saharan Africa entities (Kenya, Uganda, Ghana).

In this role you will

If you are motivated by our mission to fight climate change and are excited by ecoligo's unique business model, then this opportunity is for you.

Objectives

Strategic Objectives

1. Assist in overseeing the work of external bookkeepers and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely financial records that support monthly closing processes
2. Support the day-to-day accounting functions of the assigned entities, including but not limited to:
   • Reviewing vouchers, contracts, and payment documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with internal policies
   • Organizing and maintaining all relevant documentation to facilitate proper booking by external tax advisors
   • Preparing electronic payment transactions for operational expenses
   • Responsible for the timely preparation of invoices, revenue collection, and support of dunning processes in collaboration with local teams.
3. Ensure proper tax and commercial accounting treatment for daily operations, including payroll-related taxes, VAT, foreign contractor tax, corporate income tax, and other regulatory filings.
4. Support the preparation and review of year-end financial statements for SSA entities in collaboration with external auditors and tax advisors
5. Perform regular reconciliations and transaction reviews within the accounting system (Accounts IQ and Xero)
6. Perform quarterly intercompany reconciliations in collaboration with the HQ team
7. Respond to ad-hoc requests and assignments from line managers as needed
8. Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, including initiatives aimed at automation and digital transformation

Foundational Objectives

1. Ensure Accuracy and Compliance in Financial Reporting
2. Strengthen Operational Efficiency in Day-to-Day Accounting
3. Support Effective Coordination with External Advisors and Auditors
4. Drive Process Improvement and Digital Transformation

Your skills

Key skills to drive impact

1. Strong understanding of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP) to ensure accurate bookkeeping, timely reconciliations, and reliable financial reporting
2. Ability to identify discrepancies, analyze financial data, and ensure precision in processing transactions and preparing reports
3. Working knowledge of local and regional tax regulations (e.g., VAT, payroll tax, foreign contractor tax, and corporate income tax) to ensure correct and timely tax filings and compliance
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with internal teams, external advisors, and auditors. Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders
5. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines (e.g., month-end close, statutory filings), and maintain structured documentation.
6. Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical improvements to streamline operations and support automation initiatives
7. High ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive financial information

Your profile

1. Accounting/Finance Degree (mandatory) e.g. CPA/ACCA would be a plus for the position
2. At least three years of working in a similar position.
3. Excellent MS Office Application.
4. Fluent in English, our office language.
5. You are thoroughly organized and have an eye for detail.
6. You are friendly with the idea of working remotely and independently.
7. Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
8. You are able to take full ownership, build and optimize processes and make sure that results are delivered on time.
9. You are open to providing and receiving open and transparent feedback.
10. Experience in an international company with multiple entities and intercompany transactions
11. You are motivated to change the world and find our business model exciting

Why us?

• Work for the planet: help make a difference as we pioneer the energy transition in emerging markets
• Flexible working hours - we trust you to know how you work best
• Home office friendly - we don't have any mandatory office days but we still like to be together and share some moments in the office #LI-Hybrid
• 30 days remote work
• 35 paid leave days per year
• 1.500 Euro annual professional development budget for all full time staff
• An open, diverse, and respectful company culture with a group of kind, international co-workers based in Berlin (Germany), Accra (Ghana), Nairobi (Kenya), San Jose (Costa Rica), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Santiago (Chile) and Manila (Philippines)