Finance and Accounting Associate at Ashipa Electric Corp.

About the Role

• The Finance & Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, cash flow monitoring, and audit readiness. The role serves as the operational backbone of the finance function and provides accurate financial information to support management decision-making and fundraising activities.
• The successful candidate will be embedded within a growing renewable energy company operating across mini-grid deployment, Commercial & Industrial (C&I) energy, and digital energy infrastructure — and will play a direct role in maintaining the financial health and investor-readiness of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain day-to-day accounting records and manage the general ledger.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing and expense reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare management accounts and board reports.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Support annual budgeting exercises and prepare budget vs. actual reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and monitor departmental and project expenditures.
• Support forecasting activities.

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital and liquidity.
• Track receivables and payment obligations.
• Support treasury planning activities.

Compliance & Audit

• Support statutory and tax filings; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Fundraising Support

• Maintain fundraising trackers and financial data rooms.
• Provide historical financial information required for due diligence.
• Support investor and lender reporting.
• Supply financial schedules required for fundraising processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• ICAN, ACCA, or ACA certification — qualified or in progress preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Advantageous
• Prior experience in the energy, infrastructure, or development sector.
• Familiarity with fundraising processes, data rooms, or investor reporting.
• Exposure to project accounting or multi-entity consolidation.

Core Competencies

• Financial Accuracy: Meticulous approach to records, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Compliance Mindset: Strong grasp of statutory requirements and audit readiness.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to conduct variance analysis and support financial decision-making.
• Proactive & Self-Directed: Takes initiative with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear Communication: Presents financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

Success Metrics

• Timely Month-End Close
• Accurate Financial Reporting
• Clean Audit Outcomes
• Statutory Compliance
• Reliable Cash Flow Forecasts