Location: NairobiStart Date: Immediate About ZenoAn 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. The RoleZeno is looking for a detail-oriented, execution-focused Junior Accountant to support daily financial operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and uphold regulatory compliance in a fast-growing e-mobility organization.This is a hands-on role reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial integrity, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the business. What You’ll Do:- Financial Transaction Processing: Record financial transactions accurately in the accounting system, ensure completeness of supporting documentation, process approved cash, bank, and M-Pesa transactions including oversight of petty cash floats, and raise sales invoices and eTIMS receipts in compliance with regulatory requirements.- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: Maintain accurate supplier invoice records, ensure timely payment processing, manage debtors’ and suppliers’ accounts with proper reconciliation and follow-up, and verify expense claims with supporting documentation to facilitate timely reimbursements.- Reconciliations & Financial Controls: Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, cash balances, debtors, suppliers, inventory, and control accounts, support the implementation and maintenance of financial controls including end-of-day and end-of-month procedures, and identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.- Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns including payroll, operating, and business taxes within statutory deadlines while ensuring compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and generate ad-hoc reports providing insights into financial performance and expense trends.- Asset & Records Management: Maintain and update the fixed asset register while ensuring proper custody and organized filing of accounting records and supporting documentation.- Audit Support: Support internal and external audit processes by preparing required documentation and responding promptly to audit queries.- Team Support & Special Projects: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support finance-related initiatives and perform ad-hoc tasks or special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager or CFO. What you bring:- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.- CPA/ACA qualification (or equivalent) highly desirable; candidates at Intermediate CPA/ACCA level will be considered.- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial accounting roles with progressively increasing responsibility.- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS) and local tax regulations.- Experience with Odoo is an added advantage.- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.- Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office tools.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across all levels of the organization.- Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Benefits:- Competitive salary based on experience- Performance-based incentives tied to portfolio quality and growth- Company-sponsored healthcare plan- Opportunity to shape and scale a high-impact mobility financing model- Work alongside a dynamic team driving financial inclusion and asset ownership