Operations Assistant(IT&Tech Solutions)

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Nairobi, KEN
In-Office
Junior
eCommerce • Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Provide administrative support to Operations and Compliance: maintain financial records, assist with contracts and renewals, coordinate procurement and billing, manage client/support coordination (BDT, Zoho Desk, QSYS), file and report documentation, and perform general office duties to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
JOB TITLE:OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT/SECTION OPERATIONS:ACCOUNTS
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: OPERATIONS LEAD
INDIRECT SUPERVISOR: CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
                                        PEOPLE & CULTURE
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION: INTERNAL (STAFF, DEPARTMENTS)
                                                                    EXTERNAL (VISITORS, CLIENTS)


MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The overall purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the Operations and Compliance function in managing day-to-day activities for smooth execution of operations and compliance related tasks across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Support & Analysis
  • Maintain and update financial records in accordance with company policies.
Contract & Compliance Management

  • Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, including NDAs, joint venture agreements, sales agreements, and lease/AMC contracts.
  • Track contract renewals, ensuring timely follow-ups and compliance with terms.
  • Maintain a database of clients, warranties, AMCs, and lease agreements.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure adherence to contract clauses related to support calls, preventive maintenance (PMs), invoicing, and payment terms.
  • Share contract renewal updates on a weekly and monthly basis.
Procurement & Billing Coordination

  • Follow up on procurement requests to ensure timely purchases and dispatch of client orders.
  • Work with support and project teams to track LPO (Local Purchase Order) fulfillment and job card submissions.
  • Assist in monitoring open LPOs and ensuring proper billing cycles.
  • Prepare and maintain monthly open LPO reports with necessary follow-up actions.
  • Coordinate PM follow-ups with the support team to ensure accurate and timely AMC billing.
Client & Support Coordination

  • Provide support to clients regarding contract-related inquiries and issue resolution.
  • Manage the BDT system for tracking contracts, LPOs, warranties, and billing cycles.
  • Assist in issuing QSYS licenses based on agreed client terms.
  • Handle coordination of VMS SMS bundle recharges, from quote approval to billing.
  • Support team claim approvals and follow-up with payables for reimbursements.
  • Facilitate the creation of new clients in Zoho Desk for task allocation.
  • Track project handovers and ensure warranties are correctly set up in the system.
  • Monitor POCs (Proof of Concept) and follow up with the sales team for closure.
Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain organized records of contracts, LPOs, invoices, job cards, and handovers (both physical and digital).
  • Assist in proper filing of legal and company documents as guided.
  • Assist in preparing reports related to contract renewals, procurement, and financial transactions.
  • General office duties; data entry, filing and document management and reports summary.
  • Performing any other tasks assigned from time to time.


Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of prior experience in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Compliance or Contract Management. (Internship experience counts).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), proficiency in a financial software tool is a plus.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in working with financial data.
  • Good communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
  • Understanding of basic financial principles and contract management processes.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 2-3 years prior experience in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Compliance, or Contract Management (internship counts)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Zoho Desk, BDT system, or similar contract/tracking systems
  • Understanding of basic financial principles and contract management processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management and accuracy handling financial data
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
  • Proficiency in a financial software tool
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
24 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

We go the extra mile for your last mile – with specialized divisions to serve even the most diverse of industries. CDL is your premier regional carrier for complete delivery coverage – guaranteed.

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