Accountant

Crown Beachfront Vipingo (BFV) is a new luxury beach resort located along the scenic Vipingo coastline, offering world-class hospitality experiences, exceptional dining, wellness, recreation, and conference facilities.

Job Purpose

To maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, manage accounting transactions, ensure compliance with statutory and organizational financial policies, and support prudent financial management to facilitate efficient operations and informed decision-making at Crown Beachfront Vipingo.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate books of accounts in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Process journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and other balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow reports for management.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and within stipulated timelines.
• Prepare statutory deductions and tax returns and ensure timely submission to relevant authorities.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and report any variances.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and perform periodic asset reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing the required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with banks, suppliers, auditors and regulatory agencies on financial matters.
• Generate financial reports using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Accuracy of financial records and reconciliations.
• Timely processing of supplier and customer transactions.
• Compliance with statutory tax filing and payment deadlines.
• Budget variance maintained within approved thresholds.
• Number of audit queries and resolution timelines.
• Accuracy and completeness of the general ledger and fixed asset register.
• Timeliness of bank and account reconciliations.
• Compliance with internal financial controls and company policies.
• Quality and timeliness of management financial reports.

Education, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting Option), or a related field from a recognized institution.
• CPA Intermediate Level or CPA(K) Finalist.
• Minimum of three (3) years' relevant accounting experience in the hospitality industry.
• Membership in a relevant professional body.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, taxation, cash flow management and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.