Company Introduction

At ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE (ZOLAi), we are redefining what’s possible in emerging markets. More than an energy company, we are an AI technology platform embedding intelligence into energy, connectivity, and financial services infrastructure across the Global South. Our mission is bold: Energy Equality for All.

The challenge is immense: nearly 3 billion people still lack reliable, affordable energy—a barrier that has fueled inequality in income, healthcare, and education for centuries. We believe technology can finally close that gap.

Building on over a decade of experience scaling distributed energy (with roots as ZOLA Electric in Tanzania), ZOLAi now delivers the world's first Intelligent, AI-enabled, enterprise technology platform for critical emerging market infrastructure. We unite data with agentic hardware, control, and software layers to empower our Energy Service Provider (ESP) customers with the growth, efficiency, and financing necessary to deploy, manage, and optimize entire networks.

Already, our technology enables our Customers to power over 3 million people and businesses across 10 countries, transforming basic energy access into a foundation for connectivity, financial inclusion, and opportunity for generations to come. If you're ready to tackle a multi-generational challenge with cutting-edge AI, join us.

Always PAMOJA—one team, one mission.

Position Overview

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant (ideal for someone with 1–2 years of accounting experience) to keep our payables accurate, timely, and compliant. You’ll manage end-to-end invoice processing, maintain vendor records, and support month-end close so our finance team and business partners can make decisions with confidence. This role reports to the Finance Manager and works closely with Procurement, Operations, and FP&A.

Responsibilities:

Operational, Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Capturing invoices onto the financial system
• Ensuring invoices and purchase orders are approved within company policies
• Ensure expense claims are being approved within company policies
• Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox, replying to vendors and ensuring all invoices are captured
• Enter journals onto the financial system and clear suspense accounts for approval
• Prepare daily bank account reconciliations
• Monitor and prepare credit card reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation for the annual external audit and internal audits by ensuring that working paper files and the necessary supporting documentation is made available
• Assist the local Finance Manager in monthly reporting as requested
• Willing to work extended hours to meet financial deadlines

Administration:

• Maintain the proper records and filing systems to ensure completeness, validity and accuracy of financial transactions

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaises closely with the Accounting & Reporting lead to provide the necessary updates on day-to-day activities
• Liaise with the central accounting team on accounting and financial reporting matters e.g. scanning of invoices
• Liaises with the business to ensure accounting processes are followed
• Maintain sound working relationships with financial institutions and banks
• Support the collaboration across functions to understand and resolve problems on the ground

Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience in accounting
• National Diploma in Accounting or B Degree in Accounting (preferred)
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles
• Knowledge of accounting software
• Understanding of the local business environment

Generic Competencies:

• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning & organization skills
• Time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Deadline driven
• Ethical
• Team player
• Work under pressure
• Self-motivated

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the role described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to perform the work. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the role.

Why Join ZOLAi?

Mission Driven With Global Impact

Operate at the intersection of AI, emerging market infrastructure

Strategic Seat at the Table

Diverse, Global Team

Unmatched Learning Curve

Competitive Package

Ready to apply?

We can’t wait to meet people who are passionate, driven, and inspired by what we’re building. Apply now and help us shape the future of energy access.