Financial Accountant

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Reporting:

▪ Weekly review of accounts payable, receivable and cheques status report.

▪ Ensuring accurate and timely financial data entry and processing. 

▪ Overseeing cash flow management and bank reconciliations.

▪ Ensure that all sales are correctly recorded, payments are collected and banked.

▪ Ensure accurate recording & reporting of receivables for follow up & collection.

▪ Liaise with the board of directors and the team in developing and managing budgets and financial forecasts. 

▪ Preparing financial reports and statements for management and stakeholders. 

▪ Conducting financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

▪ Provide accurate and timely financial reports by 5th of every month.

  ▪ Share weekly revenue against budget reports with the management team for review and discussion.

▪ Improve the financial management of the company, liaise with the general manager to improve the processes. Compliance and Controls:

▪ Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.

▪ Ensure regulatory filings and payments are done accurately and on time (Catering levy, VAT, PAYE, NSSF, SHA).

▪ Monitor and maintain good relationship with the regulatory authorities KRA.

▪ Escalate regulatory issues in a timely manner to the general manager and the board of directors.

▪ Liaise with cost controllers to develop and implement financial controls (food costs, beverage costs) and procedures. 

▪ Managing internal and external audits.

▪ Liaise with the general manager/branch manager to get the operating licenses for the property.

Supplier Management:

▪ Manage supplier relationships by keeping accurate ageing, ensuring payments are made within agreed timelines and negotiating in advance on the rare occasions where default will take place.

▪ Obtain best prices for Mama Ashanti (especially on services and non-inventory items).

▪ Ensure there is proper documentation and proper approvals has been done before any payment is processed.

▪ Maintain a cheques status report showing-Cleared/Unpresented/Unissued cheques to manage the cash flow.

▪ Review payment vouchers before cheques are written. Liquidity Management: 

▪ Arrange for temporary finance (in the form of negotiated delayed or instalment payments).

▪ Petty cash administration. Ensure that the GM has approved all petty cash expense and signed on a voucher or the book to show approval. If approved over email/ phone/ WhatsApp; then ensure that he signs when he returns to the office.

▪ Promote fiscal discipline by limiting the use of cash for payments and promoting the use of cheques or RTGS.

▪ Approve weekly spend/cheques to written as budget allows

. ▪ Confirm all cashier floats are in order.

Staffing

▪ Management of supervision of the quality of work of subordinates (cost controllers & cashiers).

▪ Offer financial expertise to cost controllers on how to improve on reports.

Fixed Asset

▪ Liaise with the cost controllers and branch managers, Update and share the Fixed Asset report on a monthly basis.

Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance

• CPA K

• Membership with ICPAK will be an added advantage

• Over 10 years of experience in the relevant role within the hospitality industry

• 5 years of supervisory experience, leading teams effectively

How to Apply:

• Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications no later than 15th June 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. 

• Applications should include a CV and a cover letter

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

•  An equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status.