Finance Systems Analyst Job in Kenya at KOKO Networks
Job Overview
Finance Systems Analyst
KOKO Networks · Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
About KOKO Networks
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,200+ employees across East Africa & India. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth. Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel; and (3) KOKO Club, a tech-enabled, direct-to-consumer, instant fulfillment retail platform operated in partnership with neighborhood retailers. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC.
Your Role
The finance systems analyst roles include updating finance & operational reports, updating and maintaining finance systems, and troubleshooting system issues. The role also involves uploading and exporting data files from the ERP system, analyzing them and presenting the results in a way they can be easily actioned on.
What you will do
Troubleshooting system failures, ticketing bugs, and collaborating closely with the Engineering and Product Software Departments to resolve issues
Reconciling ERP financial inputs with financial and operational data from the Core System
Monitoring journal entries posted in the ERP System to ensure accuracy and completeness
Conducting comprehensive health checks on financial system functions and reports, promptly notifying relevant stakeholders of any identified issues for resolution
Actively participating in data cleanup activities
Training staff on best practices for utilizing financial systems and developing reference materials for training purposes
Testing system updates and obtaining signoff from the Finance Systems Manager before deploying them to production
Creating high-quality documentation on various functions within the finance system, aiming for excellence
What you will bring to KOKO
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in providing end-user support for ERP systems is a must
Essential experience in troubleshooting and resolving system issues
Proficient knowledge of best practices in Finance, Procurement, and Project Management
Familiarity with supporting Odoo ERP and any budgeting and reporting software solution would be advantageous
Solid technical skills in Excel, Accounting Software/ERPs, basic SQL, and Python
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other team members
Strong organizational skills coupled with a passion for data analysis
KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!
Finance Systems Analyst Job in Kenya at KOKO Networks
