Group Accountant

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. For more information on what we are building, check out www.jazaenergy.com and watch the video the BBC made about Jaza here.

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 be based in Halifax.

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