Hotel Accountant- Nyali

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all departments.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier accounts, and guest ledger balances.

B. Revenue Control & Audit

• Verify daily room, restaurant, and ancillary revenues from the PMS and POS systems.
• Conduct daily income audits, cross-checking collections and sales reports.
• Monitor and track cash flow, collections, and outstanding receivables.

C. Budgeting & Cost Management

• Assist management in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and investigate variances.
• Support procurement and kitchen teams in controlling costs and minimizing wastage.

D. Payroll & Compliance

• Process payroll, statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Housing Levy), and ensure timely remittance.
• Maintain employee records, gratuity schedules, and statutory compliance registers.

E. Audit & Internal Controls

• Establish and enforce strong internal financial controls and approval workflows.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for both internal and external audits.

F. Systems & Process Optimization

• Ensure accurate data integration between the hotel’s PMS, POS, and accounting software.
• Recommend system improvements for operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (K) qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hotel or hospitality accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and hospitality management systems (e.g., QuickBooks, PMS, POS).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Core Competencies

• Financial accuracy and compliance
• Revenue management and cost control
• Budgeting and variance analysis
• Audit readiness and reporting discipline
• System integration and process improvement
• Team collaboration and accountability