Accountant at Tourlast Limited

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Accountant to oversee financial operations, with a particular focus on service provider payments, platform transactions and financial reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payments to service providers registered on the Tourlast platform.
• Maintain accurate financial records for all service providers on the platform.
• Reconcile Paystack transactions, settlements, fees and payouts against internal booking and payment records.
• Track bookings, completed services, commissions and amounts payable to service providers.
• Monitor pending, failed and disputed transactions and follow up on payment discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain service provider payment schedules and statements.
• Reconcile service provider accounts and monitor outstanding balances.
• Ensure accurate recording of company revenue, commissions and platform transaction fees.
• Prepare regular financial reports on bookings, collections, commissions and service provider payments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax requirements and maintain proper financial documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA qualification (at least CPA Section III) will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in payment reconciliation and accounts management.
• Familiarity with payment gateways such as Paystack will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of financial reporting, bookkeeping and Kenyan tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.