- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 18 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- BCom/Accounting/Finance degree
- Eligibility
- Professionals with a BCom, Accounting, or Finance background and CPA/ACCA qualification at finalist or qualified level, who have at least 3 years of accounting experience and can work onsite in Nairobi, Kenya, are eligible to apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
About the company
CHAJI is developing the infrastructure that supports light electric vehicle adoption in East Africa. Its platform brings together rapid distributed charging, battery intelligence, and Energy-as-a-Service financing to support the growth of LEV electrification across emerging markets.
Role overview
The organization is seeking a Management Accountant to own the day-to-day finance workload, including bookkeeping, payroll, management reporting, grant-related reporting, and audit preparation. The position offers a practical, high-impact role in shaping and improving finance operations while working closely with the CEO and CTO.
Key responsibilities
- Handle bookkeeping, payments, treasury tasks, M-Pesa float management, and supplier coordination using Zoho Books.
- Prepare monthly payroll and ensure full compliance with statutory obligations such as PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, and iTax submissions.
- Develop budgets, forecast cash flow, and produce monthly management accounts.
- Support donor and grant reporting, including project accounting across several initiatives.
- Prepare for audits and help improve internal controls on an ongoing basis.
- Contribute to the consolidation and simplification of finance systems and workflows as the business expands.
Requirements
- A BCom, Accounting, or Finance degree, along with CPA or ACCA certification at finalist or qualified level.
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience covering key areas of a finance function.
- Good understanding of Kenyan tax legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
- Practical experience with accounting systems such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar tools.
- Prior exposure to donor-funded grants and finance process improvement will be an added advantage.
Additional information
This is a full-time onsite role based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position reports directly to the CEO and CTO. Interested candidates were asked to send a CV and a short cover letter with the subject line “Management Accountant Application.” Applications were due by 8th July.