Financial Accountant, Brooks

Company Overview Jaza 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.

Position Overview In 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 Responsibilities Canadian Entity Accounting

Own the full accounting cycle for Jaza Energy Inc. (Canada): accounts receivable, accounts payable, month‑end close, financial statements, and regulatory filings

Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy and completeness of all journal entries and reconciliations

Support preparation of the monthly management reporting pack for the Canadian entity

Maintain Canada entity budget tracking and perform variance analysis

Payroll&Benefits

Process Canadian and parent company employee payroll accurately and on time

Maintain payroll records and support year‑end reporting requirements

Tax&Regulatory Compliance

Manage Canadian corporate tax obligations and coordinate with external tax advisors as required

Prepare and file GST/HST returns in line with CRA requirements

Monitor the Canadian regulatory compliance calendar and ensure all deadlines are met

Treasury&Cash Management

Support the development and execution of monthly cash flow forecasts across all entities

Manage Canadian banking relationships and oversee day‑to‑day banking operations

Execute and approve international wire transfers in line with internal controls and approval workflows

Monitor country‑level cash positions and coordinate cash injections as needed

Intercompany Transactions

Act as the group‑wide coordination lead for intercompany transactions and allocations

Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled and agreed across entities on a monthly basis

Maintain clear documentation of intercompany agreements and charging arrangements

Systems&Process

Be 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

Qualifications Experience&Competencies

5–7 years in accounting/finance operations; multi‑entity experience preferred

CPA (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 skills

Full‑cycle accounting

Canadian entity accounting

Management reporting

Payroll&benefits

Canadian tax compliance

Treasury&Cash Management

QuickBooks

Audit process

Good to have skills

Accounting certifications

Capex

Inventory experience

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