Description

Elective Africa is a leading organizer of Education and Expedition Travel Programs in Africa and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. EA is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and results oriented accounts assistant to join our unique Education and Expedition Company. 

The Accounts assistant will be responsible for executing finance , human resource and administration duties in order to ensure effective and efficient operations. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other related courses in business with a minimum of second class honors upper division; Minimum B+ in KCSE
• At least 1-2 years work experience in a small team environment
• Completed professional accounting papers: CPA or ACCA or an equivalent
• Understanding of financial reports & accounting procedures is necessary 
• Must be well versed Computer application and especially MS Word and Excel
• Attentive to details, results oriented & ability to work with no supervision
• Willing to work for long and odd hours
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• In charge of all accounts payables and receivables in the company
• Keep up to date records of financial transactions within accounting system 
• Keep a weekly record of all cash movement for programs funding in various locations & ensure up to date recording of reconciliations
• Review program pricing and competitive packaging to ensure EA remains competitive in its programs 
• Detailed and organized record keeping in both soft & hard copies filling
• Ensure statutory remittances are done on time and update individuals records
• Monthly management accounts reporting
• To work closely with business development team and avail strategic support
• HR and administrative assistance to the entity