Accounts & Admin Officer
Our client is a fund manager focused on making direct investments in entrepreneurial driven businesses with potential for substantial growth in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts
and Admin Officer will be responsible for effective book keeping and overseeing
the office administration function.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Our client is a fund manager focused on making direct investments in entrepreneurial driven businesses with potential for substantial growth in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
They are seeking to recruit a highly talented
professional to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:
Responsibilities
Finance Management
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General accounting, monthly upkeep of
accounting records, scrutinize invoices, process payment and settle invoices in
good time.
·
Act as the organisation’s agent to the bank,
reconcile Bank accounts with Company accounts and initiate transactions online
Compliance
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Ensure general fund compliance as per
formation documents (NSSF, NHIF, VAT, Withholding tax)
·
Annual Tax Audit & preparation
Supplier Relations
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Maintain good supplier relationship through
timely payments, giving feed back to them and changing them when necessary.
·
Develop and maintain good working
relationships with relevant government agencies, authorities and other contacts
Portfolio Support
·
Coordinate & help plan for key meetings as
scheduled by booking calendars, meeting rooms and facilitate meetings
·
Participate in the annual strategic workshop
and Investor Conference
Office Management and Efficiency
·
Manage day-to-day office operational and
administrative functions e.g. delivery or pickup of mail and cheques, receiving
and relaying telephone calls, receiving visitors and directing them
accordingly, directing general inquiries to the appropriate staff members,
schedule meetings, manage and coordinate calendars.
·
Proactively manage office space, inventory of
office supplies, utilities, coordinate deliveries and manage filing systems to
keep the office running smoothly.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
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CPA (K) Qualifications
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At least 1-year experience in a similar role
finance and admin role
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Excellent time management skills, with the
ability to efficiently prioritize work and multitask
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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Knowledge and experience with Microsoft
Office, with exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint
·
Strong problem solving and creative skills and
the ability to exercise sound judgment
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward
their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 6th April 2018 clearly stating the subject heading “ACCOUNTS AND ADMIN OFFICER”. Include
your current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and
addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.