Accountant & Personal Assistant — Relocation to Kinshasa, DRC

Accountant & Personal Assistant — Relocation to Kinshasa, DRC

Location: India initially / Relocation to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Type: Full-time
Compensation: USD 500/month + accommodation, meals, and travel covered
Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and highly organized Accountant & Personal Assistant to support Kamil and his business operations in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kamil is a tax advisor based in Kinshasa, but he is also involved in several other business areas, including nature restoration, real estate, travel agency operations, and other local ventures. This means the role is broader than a traditional accounting position and will involve accounting, administration, operational support, and personal assistant responsibilities.

This is a unique opportunity for an India-based accounting professional who is open to relocating to Kinshasa. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong financial discipline, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

We are especially interested in someone who is comfortable using modern digital tools and AI to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

We are looking for someone who can see themselves in the role over many years. Please include your reflections on that in the application.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

•⁠ ⁠Manage daily bookkeeping and financial records
•⁠ ⁠Track income, expenses, receipts, invoices, and payments
•⁠ ⁠Prepare simple financial reports and summaries
•⁠ ⁠Support budgeting, cash flow tracking, and expense control
•⁠ ⁠Organize and maintain financial documentation
•⁠ ⁠Assist with vendor payments, reconciliations, and basic reporting
•⁠ ⁠Help ensure financial transparency and accuracy across different business activities

Personal Assistant & Administrative Support

•⁠ ⁠Support Kamil with daily planning, scheduling, and coordination
•⁠ ⁠Handle administrative tasks, follow-ups, and communication
•⁠ ⁠Organize documents, files, travel arrangements, meetings, and tasks
•⁠ ⁠Help manage local operational needs in Kinshasa
•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with suppliers, partners, staff, clients, and external contacts
•⁠ ⁠Take initiative and solve practical problems as they arise

AI & Digital Tools

•⁠ ⁠Use AI tools to improve workflows, reporting, research, documentation, and communication
•⁠ ⁠Stay updated on new AI tools and practical productivity improvements
•⁠ ⁠Help introduce smarter systems for accounting, admin, and operations
•⁠ ⁠Work comfortably with spreadsheets, cloud tools, email, and digital documentation

Requirements

•⁠ ⁠Completed education in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related field
•⁠ ⁠Proficiency in TALLY ERP
•⁠ ⁠Strong bookkeeping and financial record-keeping skills
•⁠ ⁠Good command of English, both written and spoken
•⁠ ⁠Strong spreadsheet skills, especially Excel or Google Sheets
•⁠ ⁠Highly organized, trustworthy, and detail-oriented
•⁠ ⁠Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility
•⁠ ⁠Willing and able to relocate to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
•⁠ ⁠Open-minded, adaptable, and comfortable living and working in an international environment

Nice to Have

•⁠ ⁠Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, finance assistant, or administrative assistant
•⁠ ⁠Experience supporting an executive, founder, manager, or business owner
•⁠ ⁠Experience with accounting software
•⁠ ⁠Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Notion AI, or similar
•⁠ ⁠Experience in one or more of the following industries:
* Tax advisory
* Real estate
* Travel agency or tourism
* Nature restoration, forestry, agriculture, or environmental projects
* Small business operations
•⁠ ⁠French language skills
•⁠ ⁠Experience working abroad or in cross-cultural environments

What We Offer

•⁠ ⁠USD 500 monthly salary
•⁠ ⁠Accommodation provided in Kinshasa
•⁠ ⁠Meals provided
•⁠ ⁠Travel to Kinshasa covered
•⁠ ⁠A hands-on role with real responsibility
•⁠ ⁠The opportunity to work closely with leadership
•⁠ ⁠International work experience in a fast-moving environment
•⁠ ⁠Exposure to several different business areas, including tax advisory, real estate, travel, and nature restoration
•⁠ ⁠A role where accounting, operations, administration, and AI-driven productivity all come together

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for someone who wants more than a traditional accounting job.

You should be practical, loyal, structured, and willing to take ownership. You should be comfortable helping with both financial tasks and broader personal assistant responsibilities. Some days will be focused on bookkeeping and reporting. Other days may involve coordination, follow-ups, organizing documents, travel planning, supplier communication, or solving operational tasks.

We are looking for someone who is honest, adaptable, and excited about building efficient systems in a developing-market environment.

How to Apply

Please apply with:

•⁠ ⁠Your CV
•⁠ ⁠A short message explaining why you are interested in relocating to Kinshasa
•⁠ ⁠A brief description of your accounting experience
•⁠ ⁠Any AI tools or digital tools you currently use in your work
•⁠ ⁠Any relevant experience you have in tax advisory, real estate, travel, nature restoration, agriculture, or similar industries

Applications without a short personal introduction may not be considered.