Finance Associate

About Peach:

At Peach, our mission is to revolutionize car ownership across Sub-Saharan Africa by transforming the way people buy, sell, and maintain cars. We’re building a dynamic marketplace powered by innovative technology, a customer-centric culture, and a commitment to fair business practices. Our vision is to create a seamless and accessible car ownership experience that makes vehicles more affordable, reliable, and sustainable for everyone.

Peach is on a bold path to becoming the largest car marketplace in Kenya, with the ambitious goal of selling 100 cars month on month. But we’re not stopping there. We aspire to be Kenya’s ultimate one-stop shop for all things cars, offering everything from vehicle sales and maintenance to financing solutions — all delivered the Peach way: trust, transparent, and customer-focused.

By continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we aim to reshape the car ownership experience in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa, making it easier, smarter, and more inclusive for every driver. Join us on our journey to change the way Africa drives.

Role Relationships:

Job Overview:

To support our growing sales operations and finance function, Peach Cars is looking for a Finance Associate to join the Finance Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented financial processes related to sales transactions. The Finance Associate will play a key role in confirming inbound payments, verifying outbound payments, managing invoicing, reconciling the sales deposit account, and contributing to accurate data tracking.

Duties and  Responsibilities

1. Sales Payment Confirmation & Verification

• Confirm all inbound payments related to sales, including deposits and balance payments, ensuring timely and accurate payment tracking for financial clarity
• Track and verify outbound disbursements (e.g., seller payouts, broker payments).
• Collaborate with Sales to ensure that internal records match the actual vehicle transactions

2. Deposit Account Reconciliation

• Maintain and reconcile the car sales deposit account on a monthly basis, resulting in a fully reconciled account that supports accurate reporting and compliance.
• Identify and escalate any variances or unexplained entries.

3. Invoice Management

• Generate sales invoices and ETRs once ownership transfer is confirmed by the Sales Admin Team, ensuring all invoices are issued promptly and aligned with transactions.
• Post all sales invoices into QuickBooks for accurate financial recording.

4. Documentation & Process Support

• Maintain the digital filing system for all vehicle-related financial documents (MEGA) to ensure organized, auditable records.
• Support in tracking the full payment-to-invoice lifecycle for each sale.
• Assist in refining and documenting sales-related processes to improve operational efficiency

5. Cross-Functional Finance Support 

• Collaborate with the Finance Associates on specific assignments related to reconciliations, bookkeeping, supplier payments, or tracking metrics, contributing to flexible, responsive support that strengthens team output.
• Participate in any ad hoc tasks assigned by the line manager.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in finance or a related field
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with accounting systems, especially QuickBooks is an added advantage.
• High attention to detail and willingness to take initiative.
• Strong Excel and documentation skills.
• Excellent time management and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team environment.

Peach Core Values:

Peach Cars is a values-driven organization. The Associate must demonstrate alignment with our core values and embody them in their daily work:

• Ownership: Follow through on every task with accountability and completeness.
• Respect: Communicate constructively and engage with the team professionally.
• Challenge: Approach problems with a growth mindset and a willingness to improve.

Join Our Team: 

Please write to careers@peach-technology.com with the title, “Finance Associate” with an attached CV and cover letter explaining why you’re fit for the role.

Peach Cars is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.