Hotel Accountant at Machakos University

GRADE 12 – MksU/F/02/21(Two years Contract)

Requirements for Appointment

1. Must have an earned M.sc in Accounting/ Auditing, MBA (Accounting or Finance) plus CPA part III.
2. Three (3) years relevant working experience
3. Membership to professional Body.

OR

1. Must have an earned Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting/Finance Option) / Audit or Equivalent and CPA part III.
2. Must be Computer Literate (Accounting Packages).
3. Six (6) Years relevant work experience three (3) of which as Accountant
4. Internal Auditor II Grade 11.
5. iv. Membership to Professional Body.

Key Responsibilities

1. Producing an accurate set of month-end accounts, with comparisons to forecasts and previous periods
2. Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected hotel financial position.
3. Monitoring the banking of all revenues collected and ensuring they are properly posted in the hotel system
4. Responsible for all tax obligations, ensuring compliance to VAT, catering levy and other relevant legislations
5. Responsible for daily Stock takes, reconciliation and timely of daily sales reports against expenses.
6. Responsible for verification of income auditing, receivables & debtors reconciliation
7. Preparing budgets and business planning, including projected room revenue
8. Reconciling bank statements and monitoring of cash flow
9. Following up on the debt collection and prepare debtors reports and schedules
10. Analyze transactional processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved.
11. Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts
12. Coordinate internal and external audit of the hotel transactions
13. Maintain proper system of accounts and keep records on all hotel transactions and hotel assets
14. To perform any other duties assigned from time to time.