Accounting Associate

About the role

BasiGo, an e-mobility start-up offering electric buses to private operators across Africa, is hiring an Accounting Associate in Kigali. The role supports day-to-day accounting and finance operations, ensures accurate financial records and compliance with statutory requirements, and helps the Finance Manager maintain the integrity of financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Process and post accounting transactions including AP, AR, reimbursements and journal entries, with proper supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank, credit card and other balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Manage office petty cash and report on it.
• Maintain financial records electronically and physically.
• Prepare tax workings and support the timely filing and payment of VAT, withholding tax, payroll deductions and other taxes.
• Support fixed asset management: asset register, verification and tagging, capitalisation of WIP assets and insurance renewals.
• Enforce finance and procurement policies, assist in procurement (quotations, purchase requests).
• Support month-end closing: journals (accruals, payroll, intercompany, adjustments) and month-end schedules.
• Support statutory and ad hoc audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Certified accountant (CPA or ACCA) preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a busy accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and IFRS requirements.
• Experience processing accounting transactions and posting.

Required skills

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of financial software, especially Odoo ERP, is a plus.
• Attention to detail, analytical and communication skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.