Accounts Assistant (Real Estate Management)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Burhani Engineers Ltd. is an established EPC Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering company operating in the East and Central Africa region for the past 40 Years with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Dar-es-Salaam.
Our Systems Engineering portfolio has increased from Low and High Voltage Electrical works, to Instrumentation and Civil Fitouts in the Public and Private Sector.
Our strategy is to provide the customer with an end-to-end value solution spanning integrated disciplines.
With a span of over 40 Years in business, our regional presence has increased from Kenya to Tanzania, Seychelles, Somalia, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
We are also proud Official Sales Channel Partners to Emerson Process Management since 2010 with their wide portfolio in cutting-edge technology in the Instrumentation industry and have diverged into emerging markets in East and Central Africa for Tank Gauging, Metering, Terminal Automation system solutions. Our reach in industries has diversified from Oil & Gas to Power, Aviation, Process and Mining Industries.
We focus on delivering Innogrative solutions to our customers and provide training and after-sales support and knowledge on technological advances in the Industry and standards that bring process impact, financial savings, and execution excellence.

JOB SUMMARY

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. 

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. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Accounting, Payment collection, Financial analysis, Tax returns, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, financial planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree