Senior Accountant, Inventory & Fixed Assets ||| Ampersand Rwanda Ltd
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Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.
About Ampersand
Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. Moto taxis are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that these drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more powerful, fun to drive, and cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 30% more income by going electric.
The company started in Kigali, Rwanda, and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has around 2,942 e-motorcycles on the road and 36 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality, affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 400+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.
Ampersand values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and most hard-working individuals in East Africa.
Our Values
Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.
Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations
Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.
Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.
Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we're committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.
About the role
The Senior Accountant inventory & fixed assets, will support the maintenance of the company’s financial records and processes relating to inventory and fixed assets, and be responsible for updates and reconciliations thereof in Rwanda. As a young and fast-moving company, we need someone who is both comfortable meeting challenges head on today and creating new systems and processes for the future, building up the AmperFam to be the best team on the planet.
Duties of the role:
This role will report directly to the Chief Accountant, your objectives will include the following:
Coordinate monthly inventory counts in collaboration with the inventory management team
Monthly review of the stock sheet
Perform monthly inventory reconciliations, including good invoiced not received.
Perform monthly fixed assets reconciliations
Post fixed assets transactions in the accounting system – purchases, deployments to service, WIP transactions.
Maintain the charging stations WIP schedule for cost tracking, and ensure its accuracy.
Perform audit of items consumption for construction of swap stations.
Maintenance of the fixed asset register
Ensuring proper custody of accounting records and documents
Assist in financial controls (including end of day, end of month procedures) that are aimed to ensure integrity of financial data capture and aide in the process for regular reconciliations.
Support external audits as required
Perform other projects or tasks as requested by the Finance Manager or the CFO.
Ampersand is a good fit if:
You are ready to support people in a high growth company
You have a meticulous attention to detail
You are self-motivated and a quick learner
You are motivated by seeing your teammates grow and develop
You are looking for an entrepreneurial company that values innovation and strong execution
You value diversity and community in the workplace
Minimum qualifications
A strong work ethic, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field
CPA/ACA or equivalent highly desirable; will consider candidates at Intermediate level of CPA/ACCA qualification
Minimum of 4 years in financial accounting roles with demonstrable increasing responsibility
Knowledge and competence in accounting principles (e.g., IFRS)
Outstanding analytical and time management skills
Knowledge of local financial and tax regulations, and accounting processes
Proficient in MS Excel, and good MS Office skills in general (e.g., Word and PowerPoint)
Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing; Professional fluency in Kinyarwanda and English
Sound interpersonal skills; ability to relate with team members at all levels of the company
Experience with Xero and Dear Inventory a plus, but not required
Must be authorized to work in Rwanda
Timing
ASAP
Compensation:
A competitive compensation package commensurate with local market rates and experience including health insurance.
Job location
This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda
Interested?
Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply
📢 Important Notice:
At Ampersand, we want to emphasize that we do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion etc… We do not charge or request any form of payment from applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. Your job application and interviews with us are entirely free of charge. If you encounter any requests for payment or fees claiming association with our hiring process, please report it to [email protected] immediately. Your trust and confidence in our company are paramount, and we are committed to providing a fair and transparent recruitment experience for all applicants.
Date and Timings:
23-07-2025 11:21 AM to 05-09-2025 11:21 AM
