Background
My Health Africa (www.myhealthafrica.com) was created to help strengthen the health sector across Africa for both patients and doctors.
We are looking for an individual who is efficient and comfortable being a member of a team. The ability to multi-task, while maintaining schedules and managing basic accounting and administrative support, is essential in this position.
The ideal candidate for this job is great with numbers, has a keen attention to detail, resourceful, a good problem solver and very organized. Assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position.
Job Title
Accounts and Admin Assistant
– based in Nairobi, Kenya
Job Summary
The Accounts and Admin Assistant will be responsible for performing a wide range of accounting, administration and office support activities.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO, the incumbent will be required but not limited to:
- Basic bookkeeping
- Handling office tasks, such as filing, record keeping, generating reports and presentations, setting up meetings.
- Assist in screening CVs and take part in the interview process
- Submit and reconcile expense reports and send off invoices
- Assist in the procurement process such as getting quotes and placing orders
- Plan meetings and take detailed minutes
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Update and maintain office policies and procedures
- Manage workflows by assigning tasks to other team members daily, ensuring that deadlines are met, and work is completed correctly
- Implement and monitor programs as directed by management, and see the programs through to completion
- Any other tasks assigned relating to assisting to look after the office, administration and accounting.
Qualifications and skills
- No prior experience needed, however one (1) years’ experience working in an accounts or admin role is an added advantage.
- A degree in accounting or another relevant degree is a must
- Excellent analytical, communication, writing and verbal skills is a must
- Experience using QuickBooks is a strong advantage
- A wiliness to work in a fast-paced start up environment
- Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up environment
- A team player and willing to put in long hours
- Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly reports
- Excellent work management, prioritizing skills and problem-solving ability
- Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
- Proficiency in MS Excel, with good knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Google Docs
- Ability to juggle multiple projects with superb accuracy
How to Apply
Please send your CV/resume and covering letter indicating your expected salary and include the job title “Application – Accounts and Admin Assistant” in the subject line.
Please note that only candidates submitting a complete CV/resume and covering letter will be considered.
Closing date for applying for this position is 19th February 2020
Starting date is ASAP.
The Accounts and Admin Assistant will be responsible for performing a wide range of basic accounting, administration and office support activities.
