Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper
2026-02-04T07:56:05+00:00
Solvo Global
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Admin & Office, Civil & Government
2026-02-16T17:00:00+00:00
8
About the job
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper to support the CEO and CFO. This dual-role position requires exceptional professionalism, accuracy, and the ability to manage both executive operations and financial workflows in a remote environment.
Responsibilities~
- Administrative Assistant Support (CEO)~
- Manage CEO’s calendar, meetings, and scheduling
- Oversee inbox management and draft professional email communications
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and related logistics
- Prepare presentations, reports, and internal documentation
- Track action items and follow-ups tied to executive initiatives
- Maintain strict confidentiality and practice high discretion
- Assist with coordinating shipping needs and vendor communication
- Bookkeeping Support (CFO)~
- Record and reconcile financial transactions
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Prepare and send invoices; track incoming payments
- Follow up on outstanding payments professionally
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements
- Support payroll coordination and contractor payments
- Assist with month-end close activities
- Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records
- Strongly preferred~ SaaS bookkeeping experience
- Operational Support~
- Maintain organized digital filing systems
- Support vendor and contract tracking
- Assist with process documentation and SOP updates
- Coordinate cross-functional administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications~
- Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience
- Proven experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms
- Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage deadlines
- Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
- Able to handle travel arrangements and shipping coordination
- French language skills are a plus
- Spanish not required
Recruitment Notes~
- The company values kindness, responsibility, confidence, empathy, organization, and strong attention to detail
- The ideal candidate is highly independent but collaborative, comfortable with feedback, and able to anticipate leadership needs
- This role requires someone who can keep both administrative and financial tasks on track with minimal supervision
Skills~
- Organization & prioritization
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional written communication
- Time management
- Bookkeeping accuracy
- Discretion & confidentiality
- Problem-solving
- Empathy and confidence
- Ability to receive and apply feedback
- Travel coordination
- Vendor & shipping coordination
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Advanced spreadsheet skills
#Solvo
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Administrative Assistant Support (CEO)~
Manage CEO’s calendar, meetings, and scheduling
Oversee inbox management and draft professional email communications
Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and related logistics
Prepare presentations, reports, and internal documentation
Track action items and follow-ups tied to executive initiatives
Maintain strict confidentiality and practice high discretion
Assist with coordinating shipping needs and vendor communication
Bookkeeping Support (CFO)~
Record and reconcile financial transactions
Manage accounts payable and receivable
Prepare and send invoices; track incoming payments
Follow up on outstanding payments professionally
Reconcile bank and credit card statements
Support payroll coordination and contractor payments
Assist with month-end close activities
Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records
Strongly preferred~ SaaS bookkeeping experience
Operational Support~
Maintain organized digital filing systems
Support vendor and contract tracking
Assist with process documentation and SOP updates
Coordinate cross-functional administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications~
Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience
Proven experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms
Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
Excellent written and verbal English communication
High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage deadlines
Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
Able to handle travel arrangements and shipping coordination
French language skills are a plus
Spanish not required
Organization & prioritization
Strong attention to detail
Professional written communication
Time management
Bookkeeping accuracy
Discretion & confidentiality
Problem-solving
Empathy and confidence
Ability to receive and apply feedback
Travel coordination
Vendor & shipping coordination
QuickBooks proficiency
Advanced spreadsheet skills
The company values kindness, responsibility, confidence, empathy, organization, and strong attention to detail
The ideal candidate is highly independent but collaborative, comfortable with feedback, and able to anticipate leadership needs
This role requires someone who can keep both administrative and financial tasks on track with minimal supervision
JOB-6982fb95e5076
Vacancy title:
Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Solvo Global
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 16 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About the job
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper to support the CEO and CFO. This dual-role position requires exceptional professionalism, accuracy, and the ability to manage both executive operations and financial workflows in a remote environment.
Responsibilities~
- Administrative Assistant Support (CEO)~
- Manage CEO’s calendar, meetings, and scheduling
- Oversee inbox management and draft professional email communications
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and related logistics
- Prepare presentations, reports, and internal documentation
- Track action items and follow-ups tied to executive initiatives
- Maintain strict confidentiality and practice high discretion
- Assist with coordinating shipping needs and vendor communication
- Bookkeeping Support (CFO)~
- Record and reconcile financial transactions
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Prepare and send invoices; track incoming payments
- Follow up on outstanding payments professionally
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements
- Support payroll coordination and contractor payments
- Assist with month-end close activities
- Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records
- Strongly preferred~ SaaS bookkeeping experience
- Operational Support~
- Maintain organized digital filing systems
- Support vendor and contract tracking
- Assist with process documentation and SOP updates
- Coordinate cross-functional administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications~
- Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience
- Proven experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms
- Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage deadlines
- Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
- Able to handle travel arrangements and shipping coordination
- French language skills are a plus
- Spanish not required
Recruitment Notes~
- The company values kindness, responsibility, confidence, empathy, organization, and strong attention to detail
- The ideal candidate is highly independent but collaborative, comfortable with feedback, and able to anticipate leadership needs
- This role requires someone who can keep both administrative and financial tasks on track with minimal supervision
Skills~
- Organization & prioritization
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional written communication
- Time management
- Bookkeeping accuracy
- Discretion & confidentiality
- Problem-solving
- Empathy and confidence
- Ability to receive and apply feedback
- Travel coordination
- Vendor & shipping coordination
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Advanced spreadsheet skills
#Solvo
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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