Job Overview
Our client a tour & travel and logistics company is seeking to hire an Accounting Associate to join their team. This role requires a highly analytical detailoriented and proactive individual to process financial transactions identify errors improve processes and ensure financial clarity. The ideal candidate will prioritize accuracy efficiency and the resolution of financial discrepancies leaving no detail unchecked or unresolved.
Key responsibilities:
Financial Review & Error Detection
- Thoroughly check verify and reverify financial transactions for accuracy and justification.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations supplier invoice checks and internal financial reviews.
- Ensure all financial transactions have complete and auditready supporting documentation.
Critical Analysis & ProblemSolving
- Analyze financial data for inconsistencies missing details and potential risks.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies while pushing for clarity and accuracy.
- Identify and propose improvements to enhance financial workflows and efficiency.
Proactive Financial Oversight & GoalDriven Execution
- Resolve challenges proactively finding solutions for blocked or complex tasks.
- Rigorously enforce financial controls and follow through on unresolved matters.
- Persistently address missing documents unresolved issues and necessary corrections.
Ownership Responsibility & Tenacity
- Take full accountability for work recognizing the impact of financial mistakes.
- Uphold financial integrity refusing to settle for unresolved or incorrect figures.
- Commit to achieving accurate results no matter how complex the issue.
Collaboration & Assertive Communication
- Collaborate with operations reservations and management to ensure accurate financial data.
- Seek necessary clarifications and push for corrections when required.
- Confidently challenge assumptions and demand accurate information to maintain financial accuracy.
Compliance & Documentation Management
- Adhere to internal accounting policies tax regulations and industry standards.
- Maintain precise and accessible documentation for all transactions.
- Support audits and financial reporting by ensuring all financial data is accurate and properly documented.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree or diploma in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- 3 of experience in the accounting field.
- Experience in financial auditing reconciliations or forensic accounting is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with accounting software Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Industry experience in tourism hospitality or service businesses
- Residents based in Mombasa are encouraged to apply
University degree preferably business-oriented filed. Two years working experience is required. Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload. Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills. Proven excellence as an office assistant, office administrator, or in another relevant position. Outstanding abilities to communicate in person, in writing, and over the phone. Taking minutes during meetings. Familiarity with common procedures and basic account principles used in the office. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other office management tools and applications. Excellent analytical and exceptional attention to detail and follow through. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.