Position: Accounts assistant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Head of Finance
Location: Parklands – Nairobi, Kenya
Role Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts assistant to join our finance team. This role will focus on managing accounts receivables, reporting of expenses, and ensuring timely payments. The ideal candidate will have experience in using Tally as the accounting software and must demonstrate excellent communication skills, particularly in maintaining strong customer relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Receivables:
- Timely follow-up on outstanding receivables.
- Reconcile accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Regularly update accounts receivable reports and provide accurate aging analysis.
- Expense & Payment Reporting:
- Track and record daily expenses, ensuring proper classification and coding in the accounting system.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual expense reports.
- Reconcile payments with vendor accounts and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
- Customer Relations:
- Handle customer inquiries related to billing, payments, and account statements.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate responses to queries.
- Collaborate with the sales and finance teams to resolve any customer payment issues or disputes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA II
- Proficiency in Tally is an added advantage.
- 1-2 years of experience in accounts receivables or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other office software.
