Junior Treasury and Accounts Receivable Accountant

pawaPay is a fast-growing B2B payments start-up, focused on mobile money in Africa. We are building the financial rails that allow entrepreneurs and merchants to reach hundreds of millions of people across Africa.

Our vision is to connect every mobile money wallet in Africa to each other and to the world.

What is the role?

We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Treasury & AR Accountant to join our Finance team in Nairobi. This role focuses on the accounting, reconciliations, and reporting of treasury and accounts receivable activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Candidates with exposure to mobile money, payments, or fintech environments are especially encouraged to apply.

Your main duties will include:

Treasury Accounting

• Record all treasury transactions (bank, mobile money, and FX) accurately and on time in the general ledger
• Prepare and post journal entries related to treasury operations (interest, fees, FX revaluations, etc.)
• Maintain detailed schedules for cash, bank, and mobile money balances to support financial reporting
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to treasury
• Support preparation of treasury-related reconciliations for audit and compliance purposes

Accounts Receivable

• Record and allocate customer receipts against invoices in the accounting system
• Prepare AR ageing reports, track overdue balances, and escalate collection issues
• Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Assist in ensuring timely and accurate invoicing

Reconciliations & Controls

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for bank and mobile money accounts
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances promptly
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all treasury and AR transactions
• Support implementation of accounting controls over treasury and receivable processes

Collaboration & Support

• Work with Treasury and Wallet Operations teams to resolve payment posting and reconciliation issues
• Provide supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits
• Participate in system and process improvements to strengthen treasury and AR accounting.

What is required of the ideal candidate?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 1–3 years’ experience in accounting with treasury or AR exposure, preferably in fintech, mobile money, telecoms, or payments
• Part-qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred
• Solid knowledge of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; XERO accounting system experience is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Solid understanding of double-entry accounting and reconciliations
• High integrity and commitment to financial control
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and team player mentality
• Eagerness to learn and grow in treasury and accounting.

Why pawaPay?

• Help improve financial inclusion in Africa;
• Being part of an A-star team delivering a best-in-class mobile money payments experience on the continent;
• An ambitious, talented, and diverse team who always has your back;
• We grow fast, and you will grow fast with us;
• Competitive remuneration and generous benefits package;
• 35 days of paid leave per year (inclusive of public holidays) and more.