Schutter Energy Office Manager and Bookkeeper Job in Kilimani, Nairobi

Title: Office Manager and Bookkeeper
 

Salary: Competitive

Location: Kilimani, Nairobi
 

Job Information    

Schutter Energy is a rapidly growing renewable energy company in Nairobi providing biogas systems to small farmers in rural Kenya. 

Building on two years of market research and installation experience, we have developed a new business model and technology that will bring the many benefits of biogas energy to the masses in Kenya by eliminating the main hurdle to its adoption – the high upfront cost. 

Our new technology overcomes the biggest hurdle in biogas implementation, reducing the initial cost to consumers from KES 100,000 per unit (£770) by approximately 90%.  

In Kenya alone, there are two million farmers with at least one cow who are potential clients.  

We will pilot the new technology in the first half of 2013 and scale it from the second half of the year. 

On its way to this goal, Schutter Energy is looking for a motivated, proactive and energetic Office Manager to manage our head office, maintain our accounts and be our first contact with customers calling into the company. 

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company developing and trialing a new technology and an innovative business model to bring energy to the millions at the base of the pyramid in Kenya
 

What would you do?
 

The role will include:

Manage the Schutter Energy head office, including

• Answer customer/supplier phone calls
• Send invoices and receipts
• Dispatch field staff
• Maintain office supplies
• Address any issues with service suppliers
• Maintain a clean and positive office environment
• Pay utility bills, taxes, payroll, etc

Maintain Schutter Energy’s accounts, including:

• Record revenues and costs in Quickbooks
• Make and receiving M-Pesa and cash payments on Schutter Energy’s behalf
• Maintain Schutter Energy’s petty cash
• Produce regular financial reports
• Maintain Schutter Energy’s sales inventory
• Be the first point of contact for customers calling the office (in person and by telephone)

Who are we looking for?
 

The ideal candidate will:
 

Provide a warm reception for clients, whether by phone or in person
 

Be trustworthy
 

Have experience using Quickbooks to manage accounts
 

Be fluent in Swahili and English
 

Be eager and able to work independently
 

Have a working understanding of renewable energy
 

Have a desire to work in a small, entrepreneurial organization

How to apply

Click here to apply online