Finance Associate

About Zeno

An unprecedented energy transition has begun. To meet 2040 net zero goals, over 2 billion electric two-wheelers (motorcycles) must be sold and $11 trillion in fuel consumption replaced. Zeno is building a tech platform to electrify this two-wheeler market, currently responsible for more than 4% of the world’s GHG emissions. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition and democratize the benefits across Africa, India, and Latin America. With a focus on East Africa as a starting point, Zeno is building a new energy ecosystem with ground-up development of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle and associated battery swap network to drive a better experience for our customers.

We are looking for audacious, creative, and committed people to join us on this important mission. You will be joining a bold team consisting of leading engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs hailing from companies that include Tesla, Apple, Google, SRAM, Ola Electric, Dott, LiveWire, Lucid, Bolt, Microsoft, SafeBoda, Sun Mobility, among many others. Zeno has just closed its seed round with Lowercarbon, Silicon Valley’s leading climate tech venture fund, Toyota Ventures, the VC of the world’s largest automotive company, and 4DX Ventures, a leading early-stage investor in Africa.

The Role

As a Finance Associate, you will assist with day-to-day accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and supporting the finance team in financial reporting and analysis.

• Prepare and process invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other financial documents for approval and payment.
• Verify and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare KRA, PAYE & VAT returns in compliance with relevant tax laws;
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Receive, inspect, and store incoming goods, maintain accurate records of inventory levels/stock movements and conducting regular stock counts and audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and files, organizing documents and data for easy retrieval and reference.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing, sales, and operations, to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Respond to inquiries from colleagues, vendors, and customers regarding financial transactions, account balances, and payment status.
• Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on accounting principles, regulations, and best practices, and apply them to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Perform other administrative tasks and special projects assigned by the finance manager or supervisor to support departmental goals and objectives.

Requirements and
Qualifications:

• 3 to 4 years of experience in Accounting, bookkeeping, or finance roles
  

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  

• CPA certification is a plus.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (ODOO), Excel, and banking platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and financial calculations.
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, research solutions, and propose recommendations.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards, such as GAAP or IFRS.
• Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical behavior in handling financial information and transactions.