Position: Accounts & Administration Assistant – Hospitality Industry
Reports 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 & Marketing
• Bookings & 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
