Senior Accountant at Royal Nairobi Golf Club

Main purpose of the job:

Reporting to the Finance Manager of Royal Nairobi Golf Club, the Senior Accountant will be in charge of the Club’s finance/ accounting management and office administration. The office holder will oversee Finance /Accounting, stores and office Administration functions.

Responsibilities

• Cash flow management
  • Oversee debt collection
  • Oversee and coordinate accounts payable and other payments
  • Oversee cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies
  • Facilitates accounts receivable collections through phone calls, emails and letters.
• Bank reconciliations review
  • Review bank and other cash reconciliations
  • Ensure reconciling items are dealt with promptly
• Oversee period end closing process
  • Conduct month-end closing and year-end closing activities
  • Maintain balance sheet support schedules
  • Review Trial balance for accuracy
  • Prepare monthly management accounts
  • Prepare annual final accounts
  • Coordinate external and internal financial audit
• Fixed Assets Management
  • Maintain accurate fixed assets register
  • Ensure adherence to organisation’s depreciation policy
• Budgeting
  • Liaise with other department on budget proposals
  • Consolidate proposals into the draft budget
• Administration
  • Ensure that the accountants meet their reporting obligations, and that the reports originating from them are accurate, reliable, useful and timely.
  • Oversees member billing and collection procedures.
  • Keep all financial records in safe custody.
  • Ensure compliance and consistency with RNGC financial policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that internal controls, policies and procedures are maintained and improved upon.
  • Guide, manage and supervise accountants, controller and store team in general.
  • Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business related studies together with professional qualifications in CPA (K)/ ACCA.
2. At least three (3) years of experience managing a finance department team, preferably in hospitality sector.
3. Member of ICPAK/ ACCA or a recognized accounting professional body.
4. Computer literate with special skills on POS software and ERP.
5. Must be a person of high integrity.
6. Knowledge of payroll processing and related taxes.
7. Experience with computerized accounting.
8. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.