Accountant at Tramigo

About the job

We are looking for a development-oriented and proactive Accountant to join Tramigo’s team in Nairobi Kenya. This new role is a great fit for you if you’ve already gained experience in accounting and want to continue your growth as a professional. Tramigo offers you versatile responsibilities, experienced colleagues to mentor you and the opportunity to take part in process development.
As an Accountant, you’ll work closely with Tramigo’s Business Controller and the financial teams of Tramigo’s subsidiaries globally, so we’re looking for someone with great collaboration and English skills. Although this is a junior position, we highly appreciate your ability to work independently, your problem-solving skills and your can-do attitude. Tramigo’s small, yet experienced team will support you in your responsibilities, but the ability to lead your own performance is an essential asset for your success in this position.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare all necessary financial documents such as bills, invoices, purchase orders in Odoo.
• Prepare and make follow-up on recurring invoices.
• Handle tax payments and filing in KRA portals.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for future references.
• Ensure financial records comply with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor accounting errors or discrepancies and suggest necessary corrective action.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities such as account reconciliations, inventory count, moth-end, and year-end reports etc.
• Assist in preparing necessary documentation for annual financial audits.
• Support other teams in accounting activities and respond to accounting related questions and inquiries from employees.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and experience requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Proven 3 years work experience in finance or accounting role.
• Previous experience with Odoo or other ERP-systems
• Desired skills and competences:
• Understanding of accounting principles and Kenyan Taxation law
• Advanced skills with Excel and the ability to pick up new tools quickly.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and interpersonal/leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and reliability and discretion.
• Interest to work in a global and fast-growing environment and an open-minded working attitude – you want to grow (as a professional) with Tramigo!
• Proactive and forward-thinking mindset with good collaboration and self-leadership skills
• Proficient skills in English, both written and verbal, French will be an added value.
• Tramigo offers you:
• Fast-growing, yet financially stable working environment, where you’ll be able to take ownership and develop the ways to work.
• A position with versatile responsibilities which can be altered based on your strengths and interests.
• Global working environment with an open culture, you’ll be able to co-operate both with domestic and international colleagues regularly.