Junior Accounts Consultant - Kilimani division, Nairobi County

Company Description · Zova is a multi-division technology company with three subsidiaries: · Zova Mobility Ltd · – AI-powered luxury car care · Zova Labs Ltd · – AI research & EdTech training · Zova Intelligence Ltd · – Artificial Intelligence & Innovation · We're a growing start ...

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Company Description

Zova is a multi-division technology company with three subsidiaries:

• Zova Mobility Ltd
  – AI-powered luxury car care
• Zova Labs Ltd
  – AI research & EdTech training
• Zova Intelligence Ltd
  – Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

We're a growing startup looking for a fresh accounting graduate to help us stay compliant while learning the ropes of real-world finance.

NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT

• Consultancy/Contract
  (not permanent employment)
• Part-time:
  Approximately 10-20 hours per week
• Remote:
  Work from home, check in virtually
• Flexible schedule:
  As long as returns are filed on time
• Monthly meetings
  with Founder to review

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We need someone who:

• Just finished their
  CPA (or CPA finalist)
• Knows
  iTax basics
  and how to file returns
• Is not afraid to
  learn by doing
• Can work independently but asks questions when stuck
• Wants to grow with a startup and build their career

This is not a corporate desk job.
You'll handle real responsibilities from Day 1 across multiple companies. You'll make mistakes (we all do), learn fast, and become a better accountant because of it.

Role Description

Compliance & Filing

• File
  monthly VAT returns
  on iTax.
• File
  monthly PAYE
  (salaries) and
  Withholding Tax
• Ensure
  NSSF, NHIF, Housing Levy
  are filed correctly
• Help set up
  eTIMS
  and issue compliant invoices
• Track filing deadlines so we never pay penalties

Bookkeeping

• Record day-to-day transactions in QuickBooks/Excel
• Reconcile bank statements and M-Pesa statements monthly
• Organize receipts, invoices, and supporting documents
• Maintain simple ledgers for each subsidiary

Payroll Support

• Help process monthly payroll (calculate deductions, prepare payslips)
• File payroll-related returns on time

Reporting

• Prepare simple
  monthly reports
  showing:
• Money in (revenue)
• Money out (expenses)
• What we owe and what's owed to us

Learning & Growth

• Work directly with the Founder (no layers of management)
• Get exposure to
  three different business models
• Build a portfolio of experience managing multiple entities
• Receive mentorship and guidance as you grow

QUALIFICATIONS (Don't Worry If You Don't Have All)

Must-Haves:

• CPA Section 4 or CPA finalist
  (or equivalent progress)
• Basic understanding of
  Kenyan tax system
  (iTax, VAT, PAYE)
• Good with
  Excel/Google Sheets
  (pivot tables, basic formulas)
• Reliable laptop and internet connection
• Attention to detail (you double-check your work)

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with
  QuickBooks
  or similar accounting software
• Has filed at least one return on iTax before
• Understands
  eTIMS
  basics
• Previous internship in accounting/finance

Attitude (Most Important):

• Willing to learn and ask questions
• Takes ownership of tasks
• Honest and trustworthy with financial data
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Not afraid to say "I don't know, but I'll find out"