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