Accountant - Kilifi at Brites Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual and multi-year budgets that are adequate for the organization’s needs including preparation of periodic budget forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow analyses as needed.
• Analyze monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows) and effectively convey analysis to staff as requested.
• Assist in preparing year-end accounts for audit.
• Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations for any necessary entities.
• Process vendor and statutory payments.
• Process employee reimbursements including managing employee impress charges and reconcile impress accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Respond to inquiries from staff regarding budgets, deposits, disbursement, and grant reporting requests.
• Assist in reconciling all balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis as indicated by the monthly closing schedule.
• Process payroll and report payroll taxes for the organization
• Perform basic office management duties as requested.
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Finance Lead

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA certification
• At least 5 years’ experience working as an accountant in an hotel setting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and take on new challenges as needed.
• Positive attitude and commitment to contributing to a collaborative team environment.