Accounts Assistant at MyHealth Africa

The role

As the Accounts Assistant, you will assist MyHealth Africa Group’s Finance Department (MyHealth Africa & International Medical Treatment) with daily management, reconciliation, follow-up and reporting of financial activities. You will work with and report to the Finance Manager from our office in Westlands, Nairobi. This is a unique role to join a fast-growing and high impact company as we start our rapid expansion across Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Keep an accurate MyHealth Africa patient list, reconcile, and submit it monthly.
• Timely follow-up for My Health Africa patient list feedback and payments.
• Tax filing and processing tax payments.
• Posting financial transactions and managing ledger accounts.
• Petty cash processing, reconciling, and management.
• Reconciliations including, but not limited to, bank accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist in the management of audit preparations and processes.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and budget revisions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K is an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player and strong leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced Excel Skills, or similar software.
• Certification, knowledge & understanding of relevant accounting software, including QuickBooks, and Excel.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A wiliness to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Willing to put in long hours