Accountant

Company OverviewJaza is working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. Since 2022, we’ve achieved over 4 million battery swaps, providing approximately 225,000 people access to clean, affordable energy.We employ women from each community (known as Jaza Stars) to run the service, empowering our team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities. For more information on what we are building, check out www.jazaenergy.com and watch the video the BBC made about Jaza here.Position OverviewIn this role, you will oversee the full spectrum of accounting and financial operations for the Canadian entity, encompassing the complete accounting cycle — from accounts receivable and payable through month-end close to financial statement preparation. You will take ownership of Canadian payroll and benefits administration, corporate tax compliance, GST/HST filings, and all CRA regulatory obligations. As the group-wide coordination lead for intercompany transactions, you will serve as a key liaison across the broader organization, while also managing treasury and cash operations including liquidity planning, banking relationships, and wire transfers. You will further contribute to strategic financial oversight through Canada-specific budget tracking and monthly management reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesCanadian Entity AccountingOwn the full accounting cycle for Jaza Energy Inc. (Canada): accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end close, financial statements, and regulatory filingsMaintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy and completeness of all journal entries and reconciliationsSupport preparation of the monthly management reporting pack for the Canadian entity.Maintain Canada entity budget tracking and perform variance analysis.Payroll & BenefitsProcess Canadian and parent company employee payroll accurately and on timeMaintain payroll records and support year-end reporting requirementsTax & Regulatory ComplianceManage Canadian corporate tax obligations and coordinate with external tax advisors as requiredPrepare and file GST/HST returns in line with CRA requirementsMonitor the Canadian regulatory compliance calendar and ensure all deadlines are metTreasury & Cash ManagementSupport the development and execution of monthly cash flow forecasts across all entitiesManage Canadian banking relationships and oversee day-to-day banking operationsExecute and approve international wire transfers in line with internal controls and approval workflowsMonitor country-level cash positions and coordinate cash injections as needed.Intercompany TransactionsAct as the group-wide coordination lead for intercompany transactions and allocations.Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled and agreed across entities on a monthly basisMaintain clear documentation of intercompany agreements and charging arrangements.Systems & ProcessBe the primary owner of the QuickBooks Online (QBO) Canada entity setup and configuration.Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support standardisation across the group.Maintain organised and audit-ready financial records at all times.QualificationsExperience & Competencies5–7 years in accounting/finance operations; multi-entity experience preferredCPA (Canada) preferred; equivalent accounting qualification considered.QuickBooks Online (QBO) proficiency is an advantage.Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate tax, GST/HST, CRA requirements. Experience in cash flow forecasting, banking operations, international wire transfers.Must be authorised to work in Canada.Must have skillsFull-cycle accountingCanadian entity accountingManagement ReportingPayroll & benefitsCanadian tax complianceTreasury & Cash ManagementQuickBooksaudit processGood to have skillsAccounting certificationsCapexInventory experience