Jobs at M-KOPA Solar

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Senior Tax Controller

• As a Senior Tax Controller, you will be the guardian of our financial integrity, ensuring that we not only comply with tax regulations but also optimize our organization’s tax position. Your role will be pivotal in preparing and reviewing tax returns, analyzing financial data, and providing strategic tax advice.

Tax Compliance:

• In this role, you will need to prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to supporting documentation. You will proactively identify and address potential tax issues or risks to ensure compliance with tax regulations. Keeping yourself updated with changes in tax laws and regulations will be crucial, as you will need to advise on their effects and ensure timely implementation.

Tax Planning:

• As our Senior Tax Accountant, you will develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize our organization’s tax position. You will offer expert advice on the tax implications of various business decisions, considering different structures and transactions. Collaboration is key, and you will need to seamlessly work with other teams to ensure a holistic approach to tax management.

Transfer Pricing Management:

• Expertly managing transfer pricing calculations, recharges, and policies will be part of your responsibilities. You will ensure strict compliance with transfer pricing regulations and international tax requirements. To stay ahead of the curve, you will conduct a thorough transfer pricing analysis.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintaining organized and up-to-date tax records will be essential, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. You will prepare meticulous documentation for financial and tax audits and inquiries.
• To thrive in this role, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is required. Additionally, you should have 3-5 years of experience in tax.

Skills and Competencies:

• You are a focused, organized, and results-driven individual with the discipline and gravitas to drive a diverse group of cross-functional partners toward a set of defined change management goals.
• A strong understanding of tax laws, transfer pricing regulations, and documentation requirements is essential for this role. Your excellent attention to detail and organizational skills will ensure accuracy and efficiency in your work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial for collaborating with different teams and stakeholders. Your analytical mindset and problem-solving skills will help you navigate complex tax scenarios with ease.
• In this dynamic environment, you thrive in situations with a lot of ambiguity and change. You balance the need to be nimble and responsive in the short term with driving longer-term progress.

Facilities Manager

Job Purpose

• This role requires you to be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs. Leadership abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart. The goal is to ensure our business’s facilities are problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

What You Will Do

• Ensuring employees are properly accommodated in a workplace that safely supports their needs and expectations.
• Monitoring and managing the major assets and technologies within the workplace to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Ensuring the facilities are maintained by overseeing, and managing onsite contractors and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, technology
• Managing and maintaining vendor partnerships
• Setting up and improving processes that facilitate everyday operations—i.e., maintenance requests, compliance
• Coordination with other departments to ensure smooth operations i.e., procurement, finance
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Coordinating with EHS department to ensure compliance
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations and planning, coordinate all installations and refurbishments with contractors
• Reviewing utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs advising the businesses on measures to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the facility
• Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds, and security
• Ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and air conditioning are well-maintained and serviced regularly.
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Allocate office space according to needs
• Keep financial and non-financial records i.e., facilities trackers, PPM schedule trackers
• Coordinate and lead one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility
• Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed

What We Are Looking For

• Facilities Management Experience: 3-4 years of hands-on experience in facilities management and maintenance or equivalent related functions.
• Experience in overseeing shared office spaces and property management.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent professional level experience.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of local laws and regulations to ensure business compliance and adherence to legal requirements.
• Facilities Maintenance Expertise: Proficiency in general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee facility-related projects and initiatives.

Procurement Lead

• Imagine a role where your decisions shape the future of a thriving company. As the Procurement Lead, you will be at the helm of our supply chain, ensuring that our procurement strategies are not only cost-efficient but also aligned with our commitment to quality and innovation. Your journey will begin by collaborating with the Group Procurement Manager, developing and implementing strategies that secure advantageous terms and drive significant value.
• You will become the bridge between our needs and the market, engaging with key stakeholders to understand their specifications and expectations. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our expenditures align with our budget, and that every purchase is a step towards excellence.
• Negotiation will be your forte. You will lead discussions with vendors, securing the best possible terms and ensuring timely delivery of products and services. Your ability to maintain a diverse supplier base will guarantee that we always have the best options at our fingertips.
• In this role, you will foster long-term, fruitful relationships with suppliers, ensuring great communication and collaboration. Leading procurement projects will see you working closely with department heads, steering initiatives that are critical to our success.
• Your analytical skills will shine as you research and evaluate prospective suppliers, ensuring they meet our high standards. Transparency and compliance will be your guiding principles, as you conduct competitive procurement processes and maintain meticulous documentation.
• As trends in the market shift, you will keep us ahead of the curve, ensuring we pay the best price for goods and services without compromising on quality or delivery times. You will assist in controlling spend and building a culture of long-term savings, mitigating risks through due diligence on pre-qualified vendors.

Qualifications And Traits

• To excel in this role, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field, coupled with at least three years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or contracts positions. A certification in Procurement from a recognized institution (CIPS or KISM) will underscore your expertise.
• Your technical skills will be complemented by your ability to negotiate, analyze data, and make informed decisions. You will be a highly effective and organized team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the details. Your mature, pragmatic, and flexible approach will enable you to thrive under pressure.
• Personal characteristics such as being result-oriented, resilient, and having a strong work ethic will set you apart. You will inspire through purpose, think creatively, and not shy away from challenging the status quo. Your ability to shape the future, drive collaboration, and invest in talent will be crucial as you stretch yourself and encourage others to do the same.

Method of Application

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• Senior Tax Controller
• Facilities Manager
• Procurement Lead