Senior Accountant

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. They have a leading proven track record in their field across the region.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial operations within a hotel environment. This includes overseeing payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory deductions, preparing various financial reports, and managing budgets and cash flow forecasts. The role also involves handling payables and receivables, reconciling accounts, and ensuring adherence to financial legislation.

1. Manage payroll and submit statutory deductions (SHIF, NSSF, PAYE), ensuring employee files are updated.
2. Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information across all business lines.
3. Generate weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
4. Prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts, including analysis of business performance against forecasts.
5. Oversee payables and receivables management.
6. Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions from inventory and store controllers.
7. Reconcile both bank and M-Pesa statements.
8. Ensure compliance with legislation regarding taxes, licenses, Tourist Fund, NEMA, and VAT.

1. Possess a relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Hold a CPA/ACCA qualification.
3. Have at least 3 years of senior management experience in the hospitality sector.
4. Be proficient in accounting systems, general accounting principles, and computer skills, especially Excel.
5. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
6. Exhibit good communication and time management skills.