Accounts Assistant

Job Description

Clique Ltd (clique.co.ke) is a premier, Nairobi-based supplier specializing in high-quality hospitality products across East Africa since 1988. They provide tailored solutions including luxurious linens, crockery, cutlery, and eco-friendly toiletries, serving top hotels, lodges, and restaurants with a focus on luxury and sustainability.

Job Title

We’re Hiring an ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team. This role is central to keeping our accounts receivable accurate and up to date, customer accounts reconciled, and financial records audit-ready. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and the wider commercial team, directly impacting collections performance, order-processing turnaround times, and the overall integrity of the company’s financial data.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconcile customer accounts daily, post and allocate payments accurately, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a monthly projected collections schedule and share outstanding balance reports with the commercial team.
• Reconcile cash accounts daily and track collected cheques.
• Send monthly customer statements by 5th of the following month
• Receipt and confirm payments to support timely order processing
• Post and reconcile petty cash transactions and ensure supporting documentation is complete.
• Process casual labour payment requests after reconciling billings and obtaining approvals.
• Maintain the fixed asset register; tag new assets; post monthly depreciation; and support periodic asset verification.
• Support periodic stock takes and audits by preparing and providing required documentation.
• File accounting documents daily in an organized, audit-ready manner.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA Part II or equivalent progress toward a professional qualification.
• At least 2 year of accounting experience, preferably in a trading or distribution company.
• Proficiency in Tally, QuickBooks, and MS Excel.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and Kenyan tax/statutory requirements.

The Right Candidate Will Have

• High accuracy and a zero-error mindset for data entry and reconciliation.
• Strong self-discipline and the ability to maintain daily routines without supervision.
• Good communication skills for client follow-up and internal coordination.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality work within agreed timelines.
• A commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct when handling financial information.