Accounts Clerk/ Bookkeeper Job in Kenya


Accounts Clerk/ Bookkeeper

We are a growing hotel that is looking for a bookkeeper/ accounts clerk

General Purpose

Performs a range of general clerical, accounting and bookkeeping support functions in an organization.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

General accounts receivable functions
  • Prepare and submit customer invoices
  • Code, post and receipt payments
  • Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
  • Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations
  • Monitor customer accounts for non payment and delayed payment
General accounts payable functions
  • Check, verify and process invoices
  • Prepare payments for signature
  • Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
  • Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
  • Maintain vendor files
General payroll functions
  • Collect, confirm and process timesheets and overtime
  • Verify taxes and other deductions
  • Prepare and distribute payroll checks
  • Track employee vacation and sick time
General support functions
  • Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records
  • Assist in month end reporting procedures
  • Find and use accounting data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies
  • Track and audit petty cash
  • Assist with employee expense reports
  • Perform filing and general administrative tasks
  • Liaise with other departments/customers/vendors
Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 - 3 years experience in clerical accounting
  • Associate degree in business or accounting an advantage
  • MS Office and knowledge of accounting software
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures
Key Competencies
  • Planning and organizing
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service orientation
  • Communication skills
Please send CV and latest professional photo to Chris@hotel-troy.com. 

The deadline for receiving applications is March 8th 2013.