Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant – Kenya-Based Supporting International Retail Operations
Optimise Outsourcing Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
Contract
Accounting / Auditing, Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Business Process Outsourcing, Account Management, Accounts, Accounting
Accounting / Auditing, Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Business Process Outsourcing, Account Management, Accounts, Accounting
Published March 10, 2026
Apply by March 10, 2026
Job Description
Experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant needed in Nairobi to manage client invoicing, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and support finance operations for an international MSP, using QuickBooks/Xero/Sage, ensuring accuracy, timely billing, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue monthly client invoices, ensuring billing aligns with agreed services, usage and pricing.
- Validate service data and pricing before invoices are released; take ownership of invoice accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies independently; respond professionally to billing‑related queries.
- Process purchase invoices, perform bank and account reconciliations, maintain accurate ledgers and financial records.
- Assist with basic reporting and month‑end activities.
- Work across accounting and operational systems (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage or similar) and understand how service delivery data feeds into financial billing.
- Contribute ideas to improve finance and operational processes.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounts assistant or similar finance role.
- Direct responsibility for preparing and issuing client invoices.
- Hands‑on experience with at least one accounting system (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail, structured approach, confidence with numbers and financial data.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with remote colleagues.
- Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in service‑based, subscription or recurring billing environments.
- Experience in technology, managed services, telecoms or professional services.
- Experience with integrated systems where operational data feeds into finance.
- Intermediate Excel skills for data validation and reconciliations.
How to Apply
Complete the mandatory assessment, upload CV and cover letter via the assessment portal, and submit the application for review.
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Job Summary
| Company: | Optimise Outsourcing Ltd |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Type: | Contract |
| Industry: | Accounting / Auditing, Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Business Process Outsourcing, Account Management, Accounts, Accounting |
| Posted: | 03/10/2026 |
| Deadline: | 03/10/2026 |