• Entry Level

Accounting & Administrative Associate

Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)


Overview

  • Applications have closed
  • Experience: Min. 1 Year
  • Min. Education level: Bachelor's Degree
  • Specialism: Accounting, Commerce or Finance
  • Deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025
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Vacancy Description
  • Entry Level
  • Nairobi
  • Applications have closed

ABOUT AMDA

The Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) The Africa Minigrid Developer Association (“AMDA”) is an industry association created by private sector minigrid developers and operators, development partners and investors interested in improving political and financial environments for minigrid companies in Africa. AMDA serves as the consolidated voice for minigrid developers in a bid to accelerate their pathway to scale and sustainability to support the achievement of universal access to sustainable, reliable, affordable, and modern energy in Africa. As of April 2025, we have 58 members in 24 countries across 5 regions in Africa. Our cardinal pillars are:

  1. Deliver Member Value: We support minigrid developers to become sustainable businesses with strong corporate governance.
  2. Access to Capital: We enhance the capital raising capabilities of minigrid developers and facilitate dialogue with funders and investors to attract deeper pools of capital in the minigrid sector
  3. Policy, Regulatory & Regional Coordination: We engage with policymakers, regulators, and government stakeholders through effective communication, dialogue, and advocacy campaigns to ensure an enabling environment for the sustainable development of minigrids at scale. Through our regional coordinators, we provide on-the-ground support to developers in the various regions (presently East Africa, Francophone Afrique, West Africa, and Southern Africa) we cover.
  4. Research, Data & Standards: We serve as the reference point and source of reliable data & information on the private sector minigrids in Africa to support evidence-based decision making. We also work to standardize the sector to promote sustainable development of minigrids at scale.

Key Responsibilities

● Assisting with both clerical and administrative work
● Posting transactions in the accounting software
● Filing all documents and maintaining sequential
● Member Invoicing
● Managing office petty cash
● Filing and payment of statutory deductions.
● Managing accounts payable and receivables.
● Bank reconciliations and client/supplier accounts reconciliation.
● Filing and payment Paye, SHIF, NSSF & Withholding Taxes.
● Support with budget monitoring
● Support with Grant management and reporting
● Support with HR roles
● Support with tracking of staff leaves
● Support with ensuring organisational policies are maintained and followed accordingly.
● Support with travel logistics
● Support with maintenance of asset registers.

Qualifications

● Must have a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
● Must have at least a minimum qualification of CPA II.
● Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in general accounting for not-for-profit or Association
● Must have experience in accounts receivable, payables, reconciliation of member accounts, and bank Reconciliations.
● Must have experience working in high-pressure environments under minimal supervision.
● Must be proficient in QuickBooks, SAGE, ERP, and computer applications.
● Must possess high integrity and team player
● Must be teachable and ready to learn
● Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.

WHY WORK WITH US

● AMDA is an international industry association supporting companies that are on the front lines of expanding electricity access.
● AMDA is an international, growing team.
● AMDA works with decision makers across Africa, large corporations, development partners, and researchers to ensure that we achieve universal electricity access faster.
● Be part of an organization that is changing Africa’s future for the better.

Note: This role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya


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The deadline for submission is 10th August 2025

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