ACCOUNTS CLERK

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record and post daily financial transactions accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other accounting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents and supporting records.
• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports and schedules.

Bank & Account Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer, supplier, and other relevant accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding transactions and ensure they are properly accounted for.
• Assist in maintaining accurate cash and payment records.

Rent & Arrears Management

• Maintain accurate tenant/rent payment records.
• Monitor rent collections and identify outstanding balances.
• Prepare and maintain rent arrears schedules.
• Follow up with tenants on outstanding rent payments professionally and consistently.
• Prepare statements and reports on rent collections and arrears.
• Escalate long-outstanding accounts to management for appropriate action.

KRA & Statutory Compliance

• Assist in ensuring accurate and timely KRA-related accounting and tax compliance.
• Maintain proper documentation required for tax and statutory purposes.
• Support the preparation and submission of relevant tax returns and schedules.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in line with applicable accounting and tax requirements.
• Assist during KRA audits and other financial reviews when required.

QuickBooks & Financial Systems

• Record and maintain accounting transactions in QuickBooks.
• Generate financial reports and account statements as required.
• Ensure accounting data entered into the system is complete and accurate.
• Maintain proper digital and physical financial records.

General Finance Support

• Assist the Accountant/Finance Manager with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Support budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and financial analysis where required.
• Respond to internal and external queries relating to accounts and payments.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties assigned by management.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Practical knowledge of QuickBooks is required.
• Good understanding of KRA compliance and tax-related processes.
• Proven experience in bank and account reconciliations.
• Experience in rent collection and arrears management is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional accounting qualification or progress toward one will be an added advantage.

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.