About BasiGo
BasiGo is a pioneering e-mobility start-up headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations in Rwanda, driving a transformation in Africa’s public transportation. We’re providing electric buses as a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to diesel options, reshaping mobility for a greener future. At the heart of BasiGo’s innovation is our Pay-As-You-Drive model, making electric bus ownership and operation accessible and affordable for private sector operators across Africa.
About The Role
We are looking for a passionate and driven Cost Accountant who is deeply aligned with our mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management & Accounting
Collaborating with the warehouse/stores teams
- Maintain accurate records of all inventory movements including receipts, issues, transfers, and returns for service parts and CKD components.
- Perform regular stock reconciliations between physical inventory and system records.
- Oversee periodic and ad-hoc inventory counts; investigate, report and resolve variances.
- Work with the Supply Chain and Operations teams to optimize inventory levels and reduce obsolescence.
Cost Accounting & Analysis
- Working with materials flow and assembly teams track and analyze costs related to e-bus assembly and after-sales service activities.
- Calculate and maintain standard costs for CKD parts and locally sourced components.
- Prepare monthly cost of goods sold (COGS) reports and inventory valuation schedules.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, especially, with inventory and cost-related journal entries.
- Process and post various accounting transactions including AP,Reimbursements& Journal entries
Operational Finance Support
- Assist in developing and implementing inventory and cost accounting policies and procedures.
- Provide detailed cost analysis to support pricing, budgeting, and procurement decisions.
- Working with store keepers, monitor inventory KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.
- Prepare inventory related reports and documentation
- Undertake bank and other related accounting reconciliations
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and statutory accounting standards.
- Support the finance manager during statutory audit and ad hoc audits
- Support the finance team in implementing new financial systems, processes and ERP system enhancements related to inventory and costing.
- Enforcing the company’s finance and procurement policies, assisting in procurement
Skills & Competencies
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in inventory and cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or automotive industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;CPA/ACCA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
- Analytical mindset, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of inventory valuation methods (FIFO, weighted average, etc.).
- Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or Odoo) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with CKD assembly and/or automotive parts inventory is a strong advantage.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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