Finance & Accounts Associate

Company Overview

PataGig is a Kenya-founded digital marketplace that links employers, freelancers, job seekers, and skilled service providers with people and businesses looking to hire them. The platform is built to help a broad mix of workers, including tradespeople, creatives, small business owners, and professionals, showcase their services and find work more easily. By improving visibility for talent across Kenya, PataGig reduces dependence on informal referrals and helps make hiring more straightforward and dependable. The service spans home services, professional assignments, part-time opportunities, and full-time roles, with the goal of becoming a central destination for Kenya’s expanding workforce.

Role Overview

The Finance & Accounts Associate will work remotely on a full-time basis and support the company’s everyday financial activities while keeping records accurate and up to date. The position covers ledger maintenance, invoice and payment handling, bank reconciliation, budgeting support, and preparation of financial reports. The role also includes tracking cash movement, assisting with monthly and annual closing tasks, coordinating with internal teams to sort out billing or account mismatches, responding to finance-related questions from partners and users, and contributing to better financial processes while helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger records and keep financial documentation organized and accurate.
• Process invoices and payments in line with company procedures.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate differences where needed.
• Support budget monitoring and assist with financial reporting tasks.
• Track cash flow and flag unusual movements or concerns.
• Help with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Work with internal teams to resolve billing issues and account discrepancies.
• Handle finance-related queries from partners and users in a professional manner.
• Contribute ideas for improving finance workflows and recordkeeping practices.
• Support adherence to applicable accounting standards and internal policies.

Requirements

• Strong analytical ability for reporting, reconciliations, and informed decision-making.
• Clear communication and good interpersonal skills for working with teams and stakeholders.
• Customer service and account management skills to manage queries and resolve account issues.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and familiarity with accounting or ERP software.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a remote setup.
• A diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA are an added advantage.
• Experience in marketplace, fintech, or platform-based businesses in Kenya is beneficial.
• Knowledge of local regulatory and tax requirements is helpful.

Compensation

The listed salary is €1,100.