Accountant Job in Kisumu, Kenya


Accountant

Reports to: Lodge Manager

Duty station: Impala Eco -Lodge, Kisumu

Key task

Responsible for providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparing asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
  • Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
  • Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
  • Develop, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
  • Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
  • Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
  • Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
  • Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
  • Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends.
  • Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Job specification of Accountant
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting and C.P.A Part II certification
  • Knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting and cost control principles including accepted general accounting principles.
  • Knowledge of accounting software application
  • At least five years’ experience preferably in the hospitality industry and in the field of accounting or finance
  • Good Reporting Skills and Problem solving skills
  •  Attention to Detail and  deadline-oriented
  • Ability to work and perform effectively under pressure.
Email Your Application and CV to: careers@monarch.co.ke by 25th May 2012