Accounts Assistant at Tugende

About the role

• The Accounts Assistant will work under the supervision of the Senior Accountant and will be responsible for supporting the Accounts department with processing and preparing reports, recording transactions, and cost analysis while applying the finance/ accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities 

• Branch Accounting – Prepare profit and loss (P&L) report on branch financial performance showing branch spending versus money earned over specific periods to ascertain if it is profit-making or loss-making.
• Conducting cost analysis with a detailed breakdown of cost summary comparing actual costs over a given period, to close gaps and pick up areas of improvement.
• Fixed Asset Register – updating all acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation monthly.
• Invoice processing and filling accounts payable reconciliation.
• Ensuring payments, amounts, and records are correct.
• Monitoring daily communications and responding to any queries.
• Collaborate and work with the Audit team by providing information on unpaid accounts receivables as of the reporting period end under audit.
• Updating and maintaining procedural documentation.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA Part II certification (Section 4 completed) or ongoing
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a mid-sized organization
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence in working with IT systems, including databases
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in budget, finance, and contract administration
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs
• High attention to detail and ability to learn and apply organizational procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Swahili

Personal Attributes 

• Integrity: Demonstrates a high level of ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal conduct.
• Initiative: Proactive, organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions to organizational challenges.
• Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new challenges and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Reliable: Highly reliable and dependable.
• Proactive & Life-long learner: Commitment to personal development, eager to learn and grow with a can-do attitude, including leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency.

What will you gain?

• Professional Development: Gain practical experience in a leading company within the microfinance sector.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
• Meaningful work: Tugende’s work gives entrepreneurs the tools to earn a living for themselves and their families. We are changing the face of the boda industry in East Africa, and proving that young men with little education can take on the responsibility of financing a significant asset and earning a livable wage. Help be part of this movement!
• Great team: Tugende has a smart, fun, and growing team of hundreds Employees in Kenya and Uganda. We take our work seriously but love to have fun.