Bookkeeper(Part-time)

Position: Part-Time Bookkeeper

Schedule: 20 hours per week (flexible; must overlap with U.S. Eastern Time)

Reports To: Company Owner / Leadership Team

Location: Remote (Kenya)

About the Role

The Part-Time Bookkeeper will be responsible for reconciling all monthly financial activity within the clients property management system ensuring payouts to owners are accurate and verifying that all transactions match their bank activity. This role is essential to keeping their financial operations clean current and compliant.

The position begins with 7 months of catch-up reconciliations followed by ongoing monthly reconciliation and light accounting support.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Bookkeeping & Reconciliation

Reconcile all property management financials each month

Verify bank deposits withdrawals and property payouts

Flag discrepancies missing entries or improper coding

Ensure transactions have cleared and accounts balance correctly

Maintain accuracy for 320 active rental door

Catch-Up Work (Immediate Need)

Complete approximately 7 months of past-due reconciliations

Review historical payouts charges owner statements and bank activity

Organize and correct any inconsistencies.

General Accounting Support

Prepare clean financial packages for management review

Collaborate with existing tax accountant and payroll service as needed

Maintain proper digital record-keeping and documentation

Future Responsibilities (as company grows)

While the initial focus is bookkeeping future tasks may expand into:

Managing 1099s and tax-year reporting

Streamlining multi-company bookkeeping

Centralized financial management across entities

Requirements

Education & Communication

Diploma or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.

Clear neutral-sounding English; able to communicate concisely with U.S.-based teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

2 years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience

Strong understanding of account reconciliation and financial accuracy

Ability to learn property management systems (DoorLoop experience is a plus but training is available)

Strong attention to detail and error-identification skills

Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to work independently meet deadlines and manage confidential information

CPA ACCA ACA or equivalent certification (mandatory).

Strong understanding of accounting principles financial regulations and tax compliance.

Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks Xero or SAP.

Strong proficiency with Google Sheets and Excel including formulas data entry and accuracy checks.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to analyze complex data and present clear actionable recommendations.

Technical Skills: Strong IT proficiency; tech-savvy and capable of troubleshooting basic technical issues and navigating software.

Preferred Experience

Experience using bookkeeping or property management platforms such as DoorLoopQuickBooks Buildium AppFolio or similar software.

Prior work supporting U.S.-based clients or remote teams.

Background in property management real estate accounting or other detail- and compliance-heavy environments.

Technical Requirements

Reliable computer phone and high-speed internet (100 Mbps).

Quiet professional home workspace.

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Performance-based bonuses.

Remote work flexibility.

Ongoing training and development.

Opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic team.

Career growth potential.