Chief Accountant at Nairobi Safari Club

Department Finance .

Reports directly to the General Manager & Finance Director

Supervises and directs all Accounts personnel including:

1. Front Office Cashiers
2. F&B Cashiers
3. Parking Cashiers
4. Stores personnel
5. Cost controllers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. forecasting, budgeting, etc
• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations
• Ensure that all accounting records are maintained i.e. ledgers and subsidiary books of accounts.
• Preparation of Hotel financial statements and ensure timely closing of accounts
• The continuous audit of all accounts, records and transactions of the Hotel.
• The maintenance of Cost Control records and taking of accurate physical inventories and generally supervise the Cost Controller and his/her assistants.
• Analysis of variances, excess usage of Stores, Food and Beverage Stores items.
• Approving daily sales/covers reports and ensuring all reports are prepared and issued on timely basis by the income auditor.
• Approving all disbursement vouchers
• Checking banking is done daily and correctly
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis
• Carrying out surprise cash counts and ensuring a float file is maintained.
• Checking bank reconciliation statements.
• Examining payroll, ensuring unclaimed wages and service are banked.
• Approving LPO’s in conjunction with the Head of Finance/General Manager.
• Preparing/supervising and reviewing the month end closing vouchers and accounts ensuring all journal vouchers are passed.
• Ensuring that closing deadlines are adhered to.
• Ensure the audit file is updated monthly.
• Check all petty cash and cheque payments allocation and ensure they are properly allocated to the right accounts.
• To ensure insurance premiums and cover are renewed and adequate.
• Ensure all taxes are properly accrued and paid.
• Ensure smooth year-end closing with External Auditors which will include a detailed review of all balance sheet accounts in December of every year and any necessary adjustments.
• Adequate reserves and accruals are maintained during the year.
• Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls
• Implement the recommendations by both the internal and external audits of the follow-ups and corrections of the weak points raised.

REQUIREMENTS

• CPA or Degree in Accounting/Finance/ACCA qualification
• Min 5 years relevant experience in financial & management accounting particularly in Hospitality Industry and have a good understanding of hospitality accounting systems such as SUN system
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to develop a team