ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

JOB TITLE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME

SALARY KSHS.25,000

JOB LOCATION INDUSTRIAL AREA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing

• Record daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, expenses, and payments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Capture invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and supporting documents.
• Ensure all transactions are properly coded and filed.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and accounting records.

Accounts Payable Support

• Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices.
• Prepare payment documentation and maintain supplier records.
• Track outstanding supplier balances and support timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable Support

• Generate customer invoices and receipts.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and support follow-up on payments.
• Allocate customer payments and update receivable records.

Bank & Cash Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and identify variances.
• Maintain petty cash records and supporting documentation.
• Verify cash transactions and ensure proper recording.
• Assist in monitoring daily cash movements.

Financial Records Management

• Maintain organized filing systems for invoices, receipts, payment records, and financial documents.
• Ensure all financial documents are complete and available for reference.
• Assist with preparation of financial schedules and reports.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing required documentation.

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Assist in preparing routine financial reports and summaries.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate records in accounting software.
• Assist the Finance team with administrative tasks as required.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure transactions are processed according to company procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Support compliance with statutory and company financial requirements.
• Identify and report errors, inconsistencies, or missing documentation.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA qualification (CPA Part II completed or CPA finalist preferred).
• Minimum of 1–2 years experience in a busy accounting or finance environment.
• Experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial record management.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel, or ERP systems is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.