Bookkeeper & Administrative Support (Live‑in)

About the role

Ol Gaboli Lodge is seeking a full‑time Bookkeeper and Administrative Support professional to manage daily financial transactions and assist with guest bookings. The role is live‑in, based on the remote lodge in Laikipia, and works closely with the management team.

Key responsibilities

• Record day‑to‑day bookkeeping entries and reconcile petty cash on a daily/weekly basis.
• Process supplier invoices, receipts and purchase orders.
• Reconcile bank, Tende and M‑Pay transactions with guest and supplier invoices.
• Maintain financial records in QuickBooks and generate reports for management.
• Coordinate with heads of departments on purchase orders and flag discrepancies.
• Keep audit‑ready filing of receipts and supporting documents.
• Assist company accountants with statutory filings and taxes.
• Support guest booking process, draft email replies, prepare quotes and update the InnStyle booking system.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks and strong Microsoft Excel abilities.
• Experience handling petty cash and cash reconciliation.
• Relevant qualification such as a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or CPA Part II/III.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Maasai language is a plus.
• High integrity, attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Required skills

• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel
• InnStyle booking system
• Tende payment platform
• M‑Pesa

What we offer

• Live‑in staff accommodation and meals.
• Competitive compensation package.
• 21 days paid annual leave.