Payroll & Treasury Accountant (Hotel) – Diani at Summit Recruitment and Search

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring full statutory compliance, and overseeing the resort’s general cashiering and cash-handling functions to support strong financial controls and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Calculate, process, and remit all statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, etc.).
• Reconcile payroll costs with the general ledger, investigate variances, and maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and audit schedules.
• Maintain and update payroll systems, ensure data integrity, and support system upgrades, testing, and user training where required.
• Recommend and implement payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll-related queries professionally and confidentially.
• Collect cashier remittance envelopes from the drop safe with a witness, verify against Protelair reports, and reconcile shift drops with cash register totals, forex reports, and transaction records.
• Prepare and deposit all cash and cheque collections daily, disburse approved petty cash, process vouchers and reimbursements, and ensure full monthly reimbursement and accurate posting.
• Prepare the General Cashier’s Daily Report detailing cash collections and all other payment methods for review by the Income Auditor and Assistant Financial Controller.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in payroll accounting and cash management.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems, statutory deductions, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated honesty and accountability in cash handling.