Assistant Accountant (Real Estate & Leasing)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tenant accounts, ensuring timely billing of rent, service charges, and other property-related charges.
• Prepare tenant statements and actively follow up on outstanding balances to minimize rent arrears.
• Support rent collection and debt recovery processes.
• Maintain accurate lease records, including lease commencements, renewals, rent reviews, and lease expiries.
• Reconcile tenant deposits, rental income, occupancy reports, and related financial records.
• Process financial transactions including receipts, payments, invoices, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support budgeting, forecasting, and statutory compliance.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support internal and external audits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA Part II or above is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years' accounting experience, preferably in a real estate, property management, or leasing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leasing processes, tenant account management, rent administration, property accounting, and credit control.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan tax and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.