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The scale and impact of our work is massive. M-KOPA is a fast-growing Fin Tech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.
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Kampala, Uganda
M-KOPA, established in 2010, is a London-based fintech company operating in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. Its mission is to provide affordable access to essential products and services through innovative financing models, combining digital micropayments with GSM connectivity. M-KOPA has earned recognition for its impact, including being listed in the Financial Times' "Africa's Fastest Growing Companies" rankings in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and being named in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list in 2023 and 2024.
The company fosters a dynamic work culture that emphasizes innovation and employee growth, offering opportunities across various departments. As of 2024, M-KOPA has extended over $1.5 billion in credit to more than 5 million customers and employs over 3,000 staff members, with 30,000 sales agents across its markets. Its business model focuses on accessible financing for smartphones and digital services, utilizing daily repayment plans that align with customers' income patterns. M-KOPA's core values include customer-centricity, innovation, and financial inclusion.
The company actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at empowering underserved communities. For more information, visit their official website at www.m-kopa.com.
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Full Time
Deadline:
22 Feb 2025
Job Title
Accountant - Accounts Payable and Treasury job at M-KOPA
M-KOPA
Job Description
Job Title: Accountant - Accounts Payable and Treasury (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: M-KOPA
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Officer – Accounts Payable and Treasury to join our Finance team. As we scale up, this role is key to supporting our financial reporting and accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all activities. In this position, you will be responsible for preparing month-end reports, managing reconciliations, and overseeing accounts payable and cash management, making sure that financial transactions align with relevant accounting standards.
Your role will involve a wide range of accounting duties, including processing accruals, prepayments, and journal entries, maintaining the Fixed Assets Register, and performing General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations. Additionally, you will manage inter-company transactions, supplier payments, and employee expense claims workflows. Cash management will be central to this position as you monitor cash balances and ensure funds are available for disbursements. You will also be involved in bank reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are reconciled with zero variances. Beyond these core responsibilities, you’ll assist in budgeting and forecasting, ensuring that our finance team meets its strategic objectives.
At M-KOPA, we celebrate progress, excellence, and humility. We offer a vibrant and collaborative work environment where innovation is valued, and every team member’s contributions are recognized. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our organization and support our mission of driving financial inclusion.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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If you are ready to make a difference and drive financial excellence in a dynamic and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
Deadline: 22nd February 2025
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To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates with a fundamental understanding of accounting principles and experience in financial reporting and reconciliation.
You should have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and be actively pursuing CPA or ACCA qualifications.
The role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Familiarity with Australian Accounting Standards is preferred, along with proficiency in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and other accounting software.
If you are a self-starter with a strategic approach and a passion for finance, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact on our financial journey.
