Assistant Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide high‑level administrative support to senior executives in our Nairobi office. The role combines traditional accounting assistance with executive office management, ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate financial documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the executive’s calendar, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on action items.
• Draft, review and manage correspondence, reports, presentations and other business documents.
• Screen and prioritize phone calls, emails and other communications on behalf of the executive.
• Maintain confidential records, files and sensitive company information with discretion.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, events and stakeholder engagements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, partners and internal departments.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials for executive meetings.
• Support planning and execution of strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Manage office supplies and administrative resources for the executive office.
• Perform other administrative and executive support duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Secretarial Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives.
• Experience supporting C‑suite executives is an added advantage.

Required skills