Carbon Finance Assistant
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Date Posted | May 17, 2023 |
Category |
Accounting
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | KES |
Description
BURN is seeking a highly motivated Carbon Finance Assistant to provide support to the Carbon Finance department. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging environment that recognizes and rewards creativity, initiative, and contributions, then this is the job for you. As a Carbon Finance Assistant, you will assist in preparing financial transactions and reporting in the Carbon entities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initiate financial transactions into the accounting system on a real-time basis for carbon entities.
- Update and maintain all settings in the ERP/accounting system.
- Ensure proper filing and retrieval of carbon finance-related documentation.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of the audit process.
- Undertake routine reconciliations and assist in month-end close processes.
- Identify and address discrepancies on projects related purchase invoices and receipts
- Assist with implementing and maintaining financial controls and procedures.
- Perform any other tasks as requested by the line manager and/or senior management.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or its equivalent.
- 1-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
- CPA finalist or it's equivalent.
- Proficiency in MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical and computer skills, especially in spreadsheet and financial analysis.
- Results-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize effectively and multitask to deliver results in a fast-paced work environment.
- Knowledgeable in budgeting, finance, accounting, Assistant controls, and account reconciliations.
- Ability to stay focused, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
- Proven ability to work independently to achieve accomplishments.
- Excellent teamwork, communication skills and willingness to learn.