Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

Our client in the hospitality industry is seeking to fill the following vacancy:

Accounts Assistant - Receivables 
1 Position
 
Reporting to the Accountant this role is responsible for:

  • Ensures all funds received at the properties are received, well documented and banked timeously.
  • Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
  • Ensures that guest invoices are issued timeously with correct information
  • Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  • Charges expenses to accounts and cost centres by analyzing invoice reports.
  • Manages petty cash by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances, petty cash and preparing cheques.
  • Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers.
  • Provides management with weekly and monthly reports and statements and related transactions.
  • Disburses petty cash by recording entry and verifying documentation.
  • Reports taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
  • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
  • Experience in preparing monthly and yearly accounts will be an added advantage.
Desired Skills / Qualifications:
  • Degree or diploma Accounting or other related field
  • Minimum of CPA Part 2 qualification
  • 2 years prior experience in a similar position is a must
  • Candidates with prior hospitality experience will have a distinct advantage
  • Experience in preparing end month reports will be a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Experience in SunSystems, Materials Controls and Micros 

Please send your application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, your current salary and benefits package to hr@trianum.co.ke.  

Kindly indicate the position title in the Subject line of the email.

Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.