Accounts Assistant (Real Estate Management) at Burhani Engineers Ltd

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  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Burhani Engineers Ltd. offers end-to-end solutions in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and civil fields. Burhani Engineers Ltd. is an established EPC Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering company operating in the East and Central Africa region with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kampala and Dar-es-Salaam.Accounts Assistant (Real Estate Management)Key Responsibilities
  • Accounts Receivable (Tenants & Lease Finance)
  • Record and reconcile tenant rent payments, service charges, parking fees, utilities, and other income streams.
  • Generate and send tenant invoices, rent demands, and statements.
  • Track rent arrears, follow up with tenants, and escalate long-overdue accounts.
  • Maintain an updated tenant ledger for each property.
  • Assist in monitoring lease expiry, rent escalation schedules, and deposit tracking.
  • Accounts Payable (Suppliers & Contractors)
  • Receive, verify, and post vendor invoices (maintenance, utilities, security, cleaning, repairs).
  • Maintain a log of supplier contracts and payment schedules.
  • Prepare and process payment vouchers, cheque write-ups, and bank transfers.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Bank & Cash Reconciliation
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations for rent accounts, service charge accounts, and operational accounts.
  • Track and reconcile petty cash for property maintenance operations.
  • Service Charge & Property Expense Management
  • Assist in preparing annual service charge budgets.
  • Maintain proper documentation of property operating expenses.
  • Monitor utility bills (water, electricity), common-area maintenance charges, and sinking fund postings.
  • Support preparation of service charge reconciliation statements for property owners.
  • Financial Reporting & Documentation
  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Maintain orderly and secure accounting files (leases, invoices, receipts, vouchers).
  • Support audit schedules and respond to auditor queries during audits.
  • Compliance & Systems
  • Ensure all accounting tasks comply with Kenyan financial regulations (e.g., KRA, VAT Act, Income Tax Act).
  • Update financial data in accounting/property management systems (QuickBooks, Sage, In4Suite, Tally).
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial and tenant information.
QualificationsRequired
  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 1-2 years accounting experience (preferably in real estate/property management).
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and accounting software.
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