Role purpose: 

• Proper and accurate reconciliation of M-PESA bank accounts and M-PESA system on daily basis. 
• Float allocation to agents and process Business withdraws. 
• The accountant will work under Finance Manager supervision and they will both ensure maker-checker role is adhered to all M-PESA transactions.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Processing of Float allocation and Business withdrawals.
• Ensure cash in the bank is equal to e-money at all times.
• Act as a key contact person with the banks (submission of documents to the bank). 
• Prefunding and reconciling all GSM disbursement wallets.
• Confirmation of M-PESA balances to businesses as requested.
• Prepare month-end journals for M-PESA TRUST.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations on Assure Net and ensure they are completed within time with 100% accuracy.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili
• Diligent and deadline-driven
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical skills are an added advantage
• Computer literate with good Microsoft Excel skills
• Very high attention to detail
• Accuracy in working with large amounts of data
• Integrity
• Knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques, principles
• Customer Obsession
• Skills in analysing and interpreting financial data
• Ready to work beyond normal work hours when need arises

Must have technical/professional qualifications: 

• Working experience of at least 2 year with a reputable Company (s).
• Bachelor Degree or an Advanced Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognised Institute.
• Detailed working experience on Bank Reconciliations essential.
• Cellular or telecom industry experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Mobile money and SAP system.

Key performance indicators:

• Reconciliation of the M-Pesa system account to the M-Pesa Bank Account.
• Ensure float allocation is done on time with accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures and International Accounting Standards IFRS.
• Responding and resolving all M-PESA queries relates to Finance.
• Work with RA team on regular basis for improvement of M-PESA controls in M-PESA system.