Accountant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Accountant

Hiring Organization: Corporate Staffing
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Hospitality
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/31/2024

Gross Salary:  60-70K, 

Our client is a modern, luxurious destination for serious holidaymakers or business executives looking for ambient accommodation and service in an unmatched serene atmosphere. They are looking to hire an Accountant who will provide support to the Finance department by managing daily accounting tasks. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition.

Responsibilities


Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses; 

Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities 

Ensure that records comply with laws and regulations. 

Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, ensure prompt payment 

Timely posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are up to date 

Provide direction during stock take so as to ensure proper revenue reporting 

Ensure all statutory details are accurate and paid on time 

Ensure adequate cash flow to enhance effective business operation 

Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices and allocate payments promptly 

Updating accounts payable and perform reconciliations 

Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines. 

Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned 

Update financial data in databases promptly to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed 

Assist the finance department in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings 

Petty Cash Issuance and control and reconciliations 

Budget monitoring 

Monthly stock takes and reconciliation of Variances and follow up with relevant team for variance explanation and clearance 

Daily confirmation of the production report posting into sage 

Undertake all other role or assignment given by management. 

Debt collection. 

Perform timely Bank and Till reconciliation and follow up to clear any outstanding amounts 

Requirements and skills

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business related field from a recognized university 

Qualified Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) 

At least five (5) years accounting experience 

Experience in hospitality will be an added advantage

Good knowledge of computer accounting software 

Strong communication and 

Good organizational skills 

Be self-directed and selfmotivated. 

Be detail oriented, organized and accurate. 

Demonstrate the ability to work with numbers and understand a broad range of common 

Handle financial matters in a timely manner. 

Possess computer skills, including a working knowledge of common software programs. 

Taxation savvy.

Female candidates encouraged to apply

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant-Hospitality) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 7th June 2024.