Overview
Finance & Accounts Associate Jobs in Nairobi County, Kenya at PataGig
Title: Finance & Accounts Associate
Company: PataGig
Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Company Description PataGig is a Kenya-based online marketplace that connects job seekers, freelancers, and skilled tradespeople with individuals and businesses that need their services. Designed for a wide range of workers—from trades professionals and creatives to small business owners—the platform makes it easy to list services, discover local talent, and access reliable support. PataGig focuses on fair opportunity and visibility for skills across Kenya, reducing the need for informal referrals and uncertainty in hiring. Covering home services, professional gigs, part-time work, and full-time careers, PataGig aims to be the central hub for Kenya’s growing and diverse workforce.
Role Description The Finance & Accounts Associate is a full-time, remote role responsible for supporting day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate recordkeeping for PataGig. This role includes maintaining general ledgers, processing invoices and payments, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with budget tracking and financial reporting. The associate will help monitor cash flow, support month-end and year-end closing activities, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing or account discrepancies. The role also involves responding to finance-related inquiries from partners and users, helping improve financial processes, and supporting compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong analytical skills to support financial reporting, reconciliations, and data-driven decision-making.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Candidates should possess customer service and account management skills to handle inquiries, resolve account issues, and maintain positive relationships.
- Candidates should have proficiency in basic accounting principles and experience with accounting or ERP software.
- Candidates should have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a remote environment.
- A diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) are an added advantage.
- Experience in marketplace, fintech, or platform-based businesses in Kenya is beneficial, along with familiarity with local regulatory and tax requirements.
Salary: €1,100
