Accounts & Administration Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Vacancy: Accounts & Administration Assistant
 
Section: FinTech
 
Reporting To: Head of Fintech and/or COO
 
Location: Shelter Afrique Center, 1st Floor, Upper Hill Office, Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Overall Responsibility: Preparation and maintenance of an up-to-date financial system, maintaining relationships with existing clients and supporting Fintech team to achieve optimal performance.
 

Roles and Responsibilities
 
Business Development and Sales
·                     Support the business development team with internal coordination
·                     Collaboratively work with FinTech team to meet client needs
·                     Manage strong relationships with clients
·                     Manage and report on weekly sales in liaison with Head of Fintech
·                     To assist develop and implement sales strategies
·                     Attend and participate in seminars, workshops or meetings
·                     Assist to educate new clients and existing members
Accounts
·                     Maintaining financial records which accurately record the business` incoming and outgoing finances
·                     Processing receipts, suppliers invoices and payments
·                     Recording and Posting of daily sales into accounting software
·                     Cash book entries into accounting software
·                     Prepare profit and loss account sheets
·                     Prepare balance sheets
·                     Customers' monthly statements
·                     Monthly/quarterly accounts
·                     Statutory returns - Completing VAT return forms
·                     Budget monitoring/assist in budgeting activities
·                     Ensuring monitoring and recording of accounts
·                     Petty cash control
·                     Maintain invoice and coding of financial document filing system
·                     Reconciling invoices, billings, cash reimbursements and receipts
Administration
·                     Manage and screen all enquiries; telephone, clients, visitors, suppliers and staff
·                     Managing appointments, book venues for meetings and provide refreshments
·                     Assist in filing, coding documents and inventory management
Personal Specification
·                     2+ year’s relevant industry experience selling technology solutions to the financial services, insurance as well as other industry verticals.
·                     Proven competence in communicating technology service concepts to key decision makers.
·                     Experience in formulating and driving long-term strategic account plans and roadmaps
·                     Proven experience in developing compelling propositions for new clients and establishing effective commercial relationships with channel and strategic partners.
·                     Credit/Lending and/or financial services industry understanding and expertise.
·                     At least two years’ experience working in an office environment, including accounting, reception and Office administration experience.
·                     Professional attitude, strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact well with others
·                     Experience of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
·                     Experience in maintaining and organizing effective electronic and manual filing system
·                      Excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage own time and meet deadlines.
Key Performance Indicators
·                     Timely, accurate and courteous response to all enquiries
·                     Accurate and up to date record keeping and filing system     
·                     Ensure the monthly bank reconciliation completed and file related paper work
·                     Assist with analysis and reconciliation of various profit and loss and balance sheet items.
How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please make your application to hr@empire.co.ke with subject “Accounts and Administration Assistant” before on 16th Oct 2017. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.