Burhani Engineers Limited
Accounts Assistant (Real Estate Management)
🇰🇪Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya2 months ago
EntryFull TimeContractEN
Burhani Engineers Limited is one of the most reputable engineering firms in Nairobi, Kenya, with over four decades of proven excellence in the engineering industry. Established more than forty (40) years ago, the company has built a strong legacy founded on innovation, technical competence, and dependable service delivery.
We specialize in delivering comprehensive engineering solutions across multiple disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, civil engineering, and instrumentation. This multidisciplinary expertise enables us to successfully undertake and execute a wide range of projects across diverse business sectors.
Our strength lies in our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs. Through a strong focus on quality, safety, and performance, Burhani Engineers Limited continues to be a trusted partner in engineering excellence and sustainable development.
Job Purpose
To support the finance and property management team by performing daily accounting tasks related to rental income, service charges, supplier payments, property expenses, tenant reconciliations, and financial reporting across all managed properties.
Key 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
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.
Preferred
Experience with ERP systems such as In4Suite, Tally, Yardi, MRI, Sage, QuickBooks.
CPA/ACCA Part I or II.
