Employment type: Full time
Position: Accounts & Administration Assistant - Hospitality IndustryReports to: Finance and Administration Manager
Based at: Nairobi, Kenya
The Company
We are a network of responsible tourism destinations operating internationally and locally. In Kenya the company, has its main offices in Nairobi but operates a number of tourism facilities in the Masai Mara.
Job Purpose:
This employee is responsible for accounting and support services under the general supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager to whom this position reports.
The accounts and administration assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in the finance department, whose docket also includes administration activities.
Scope and facilities indicators:
The nature of the position requires an experienced and hard working person with the willingness and ability to learn grow in line with the company’s expectations.
Functional Relationships:
Internal:
Liaise with other departments
Finance
Camp Facilities
Sales
& MarketingBookings & Reservations
CEO office
External
Possibly suppliers /creditors
Customers
Key responsibilities, Accountabilities and Abilities
Be responsible for daily accounting and administrative activities
Assist in developing and maintaining a chart of accounts
Receive, compile and post accounting vouchers and invoices in the system
Payroll administration, preparation and submission of statutory returns
Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, customer accounts and supplier accounts.
Assist in developing a detailed fixed assets register, asset tagging and maintaining an updated register.
Monitor stocks and reconcile movements
Maintain and monitor petty cash
Maintain personnel files.
Other duties as assigned by the Finance & Administration Manager on a day to day basis
Person profile
Personality:
Self-driven, results-oriented,
must have excellent communication skills, (including report writing),
strong software knowledge and experience, and be detail - oriented.
Must have strong analytical skills and be able to get on with others and a team player.
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and be able to work under pressure and on tight deadlines.
Personal Situation: Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
Specific Job Skills:
Full CPA qualification from a recognized institution is required in this position, preferably a Bachelor's degree in either accounting or finance and at least 2 years relevant work experience.
The candidate should be familiar with all financial accounting procedures.
Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures would be an added benefit.
Computer skills:
Have strong computer usage experience and hands on experience with Pastel, including daily postings.
Willing and ready to learn new systems.
To apply for this position send your application letter and CV to:
jmutisya@basecampexplorer.co.ke