Accountant/ Office Manager at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements:

• Manage the office in Nairobi and make sure that all employees can focus on delivering their best work
• Make sure that the company always has up-to-date financial, operational and HR reports, which includes accounting/bookkeeping responsibility
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, including contracting, work permits, orientation period, etc.
• Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease
• Develop, update and maintain office policies as necessary
• Support staff and management with preparing various documents and client contracts, building client presentations, answering phone calls, be responsible for scheduling various meetings and manage the meeting room schedule
• Help prepare for international travel (booking flights, hotels and applying for visa)
• Keep an impeccable office admin

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as an Office Manager, Office Administrator, Accountant or similar position
• Accounting experience, including data-entry and creating basic financial reports
• HR experienceand a good understanding of Kenya’s labor laws and regulations
• Experience having worked with accounting and/or ERP systems. Experience with Odoo is a big plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other office management tools such as Teams and Zoom
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to multi-task and prioritize your work
• Keen attention to detail in combination with great problem-solving skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements
• Sense of humor and are a real team player
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in English (written and verbally)