We are a young, agile company going after a large opportunity and we aim to be the best technology-enabled logistics company in Africa. We are trying and testing new things which means that our environment is ambitious and unpredictable. A dynamic nature is required of each team member. We expect each Senga member to be a key contributor to the company and to persistently aim for excellence.
You have a knack for numbers and have extreme attention to detail. You are organized. You do not need supervision. You are a self-starter. You are easy to talk to and know how to get what you need out of others; this skill will be important when you collect payments from our customers in a manner that is cordial and effective. You are flexible and build productive, trustworthy relationships with team members and customers.
You will:
• Attend to assignments, evolving roles, duties and responsibilities as may be directed by Senga
• Assist with all accounting transactions, administrative tasks and reporting
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Assist with bank payments and reconciliations
• Track internal and external payments and expenses
• Prepare and issue invoices and approve payments
• Assist with end-of-month, quarterly and annual closing procedures
• Assist in computing taxes, prepare returns and statutory deductions
• Handle staff expenses, reimbursements and commissions
• Update financial data in our systems accurately as needed
• Respond to customer requests promptly
• Attend to any other duties as may be assigned by management
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with customers
• Cooperate with team members and all necessary departments
• Send daily work logs/reports to Management
• Meet key performance targets
University degree level education with up to 2 years’ work experience. Post-university study in finance or accounting required; CPAs preferred.
• Experience in a start-up is desirable
• Experience preparing financial ledgers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High integrity, dedicated, dynamic and ambitious
• High degree of professionalism and attention to detail
• Proficiency in account receivables
• Ability and desire to work both autonomously but also collaboratively
• Quick learner, good drive and team player
• Ability to build and manage effective relationships
• Strong computer skills and ability to produce documents to a good presentational level
Ability to withstand pressure and to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. Intermittent travel is required.
As we grow, your efforts will be duly rewarded. As much as you will be a partner in our growth, we will be a partner in your development, too. We are building a world-class company and we can’t wait for you to join us. If we sound interesting to you and you have the qualifications and experience required please apply here.
Only applications submitted via the application link will be considered. We do not accept or respond to applications sent via email or other channels. Candidates who do not meet the qualifications will not be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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