ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (REAL ESTATE)

 

JOB TITLE

 

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (REAL ESTATE)

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY REAL ESTATE/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
SALARY KSHS.20,000-25,000
JOB LOCATION RUIRU

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bookkeeping & Financial Records

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
  • Maintain the general ledger and supporting documentation.
  • Organize and file financial records for easy retrieval.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Prepare customer invoices and receipts.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments.
  • Reconcile customer and supplier accounts.

Bank Reconciliations & Cash Management

  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Verify cash receipts and payments.
  • Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.

Property Accounting

  • Maintain accurate records of rental income and tenant accounts.
  • Process rent collections and update tenant payment schedules.
  • Assist in preparing property financial reports.
  • Support property tax filings and other statutory compliance requirements.

 Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies and accounting standards.
  • Assist during internal and external audits by providing the required documentation.

 Administrative Support

  • Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
  • Assist with budgeting and financial analysis as required.
  • Perform other finance and administrative duties assigned by management.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA qualification (CPA Part II or above; CPA(K)
  • 1–2 years’ experience in an accounting role within a real estate or property management company.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills.
  • Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
  • Understanding of property accounting and statutory tax requirements.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Excellent integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.