About ENGIE Energy Access (EEA)

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.6 million customers and more than 8 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.

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Job Overview

The Accounting Officer is responsible for functions related to accounts payables and receivables, invoicing and general accounting procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting activities of posting sales and purchases invoices including journal entries in SAP for SHS and PASTEL for Minigrids.
• Generate daily sales report and post the sales in SAP in all Service Centre locations:

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external use: balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
• Support the preparation of receivables and payables accounts reconciliations.
• Process credit memo requests and ensure all requests are completed and maintain an up dated credit memo file/folder with crossed referenced replacement invoices.
• Create vendor and staff payments based on the vendor aged analysis and ensure the three-way match supporting evidence is available.
• Support the preparation and submission of statutory returns before the deadlines set.
• Post staff advances and ensure imp rest retirement is done according to the prevailing policies.
• Assist in stock counts and stock reconciliations.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors during the audit process and provide requested information.

• Support month end closure by ensuring that all transactions are posted in the system and documentation is available to support the transactions.

Required qualifications

• High school certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or any related field.
• Final level ZICA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in payables.
• Must be a member of ZICA.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong mathematical skills and Advanced Excel.
• Experience in accounts receivable and Inventory management.
• Experience with accounting software and online platforms especially SAP/Pastel.
• Good communication etiquette.
• Must be a team player who also works well independently.

• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!