Swissport is an international
organisation that provides ground handling services for around 230 million
passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo a year on behalf of some 835
client-companies in the aviation sector. Swissport is active at 280 airports in
48 countries on 5 continents.
We are seeking a professional who
will be part of a highly dynamic team charged with ensuring safe custody of
company cash and cheque books and financial reporting in line with Swissport
International Standards and in conformity with the Laws of Kenya.
Swissport Kenya Limited is recruiting
for the position of Accounts Assistant based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
The successful applicant will be
detail oriented, have high energy, results oriented with a “can do” attitude”
and possesses excellent communication skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Ensure safe custody of company cheque
books, legal documents and vehicle logbooks.
·
Ensure prompt receipting of all cash,
cheque and credit card sales proceeds as collected.
·
Ensure prompt banking of all cash and
cheque collections on daily basis.
·
Monitor and control receipts for
counter sales activities and ensure posting to the cash book.
·
Monitor all counter sales activities
ensuring that proceeds thereof are banked promptly and complete.
·
Receive and check Counter Sales
Reports and prepare timely payment to respective beneficiaries.
·
Prepare payment vouchers and write
cheques as required.
·
Update cash books on daily basis
ensuring positive bank balance is maintained at all times.
·
Process payment vouchers and receipts
in SAP and ensure accuracy of cash transactions data in the system.
·
Prepare monthly reconciliation of GL
cash accounts to Cashbooks.
·
Handle operational/office petty cash
and reimbursements.
·
Maintain proper filling system for
receipts, cheque payments and bank statements and correspondence.
·
Follow up and ensure all outstanding
debtor balances are received within agreed credit terms.
·
Receipt debtor payments and allocate
in the system.
·
Prepare weekly aged debt analysis
report and discuss with the CFO.
·
Prepare and despatch monthly customer
statements and reconcile debtor accounts.
·
Maintain customer files, update
billing matrix and advise management when contracts are due for renewal.
·
Any other duty that might be assigned
to you by management from time to time.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
or Finance
Professional Qualification: At least CPA (2).
Experience:
·
At least 1 year relevant working
experience.
·
Proficiency in accounting software.
How to Apply
Application letter and CV only should
be forwarded via email:NBO.Recruitment@swissport.com
to:
The Human Resource Manager
Swissport Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 19177, 00501
Nairobi
Swissport Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 19177, 00501
Nairobi
Clearly indicate on the subject line
as “Accounts Assistant Application” and state your current and expected salary
in the CV.
Swissport as an equal opportunity
employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified
candidates available, and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on
the basis of any protected category. In case you do not hear from us, please
consider your application as unsuccessful.
Be part of the team that brings Swiss
time to African soil!
Closing Date: March 1st, 2018