Jobs at Living Goods

• We are looking for a Senior Manager for Data Engineering and Architecture, responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of our data systems. The successful candidate will work closely with our product management, programs, and MEL teams to understand data requirements and oversee the implementation of suitable solutions to ensure stakeholders’ needs are satisfied.
• Embedded within the Digital Health Team, this role will report to the Director of Software Engineering. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in data engineering, data architecture, data processing and analytics.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the product management, program management, and MEL teams to gather data requirements from key stakeholders.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the organization's data warehouse infrastructure, ensuring a scalable architecture and robust data provenance.
• Spearhead the implementation of advanced data visualization techniques to generate meaningful insights to support performance monitoring and evidence-based decision-making.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data infrastructure, including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and data processing systems.
• Supervise the development and optimization of data pipelines for collecting, cleaning, transforming, loading, analysing and visualizing data.
• Monitor data systems' performance and implement optimizations to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Lead, mentor, and manage data and dashboard engineers, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
• Stay abreast of latest developments in data technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement in the organization's data capabilities.
• Identify and manage risks related to data management, including data quality, data privacy, and data security risks.

Skills & Competencies

• 10+ years of experience in a senior data management role, including data engineering, architecture, warehousing, and visualization. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in the digital health sector.
• Expert knowledge of data modelling, database design, and data systems, including familiarity with various database technologies (e.g., MSSQL, Postgres, MySQL, CouchDB, MongoDB etc).
• Proficiency in developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure data warehouses and data marts.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing teams of data professionals.
• Ability to translate complex data concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders and ability to gather and interpret business requirements.
• Proficiency in using Business Intelligence (BI) tools, such as Power BI, Tableau or Superset, to create dashboards and other data visualizations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to overcome challenges and drive innovation in data management.
• Proven ability to successfully manage data-related projects, including planning, coordinating, and ensuring delivery within time and budget constraints.
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to handle uncertainty and drive problem-solving initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, IT, compliance, and business operations, to achieve project and organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications or equivalent experience in data management, ETL processes, data warehousing, data visualization, and managing large and complex datasets.

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The Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Accountant. As a financial  Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing financial processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Your expertise and attention to detail will contribute to the overall financial health and success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information.
• Assist with the year end audit process and statutory reporting.
• Reconcile fixed asset register to the general ledger on monthly basis.
• Compute the monthly depreciation and post the depreciation journal in the accounting system.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Process timely mobile money and vendor payments and conduct the subsequent ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts payables and receivables.
• Report on organization financial health and liquidity.
• Improve the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance.
• Share knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when needed.
• Actively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulations.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Academic Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Holder of CPA,ACCA or other accounting related certification .
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and accounting
• Proven experience as a financial Accountant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.

Competencies/Attributes

• Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and work without constant supervision. 
• Honest, reliable, diplomatic, and well organized.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in MS office suite.
• Collaborative team player.