The Assistant Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial integrity of the hotel's operations in Diani. This role involves reviewing and supervising income audits, night audits, and F&B control activities and reports to ensure accuracy and timely circulation. The successful candidate will manage revenue reporting, stock takes, and statutory compliance, while providing essential support to the finance and procurement teams.
Key Responsibilities
Review and supervise income audit, night audit, and F&B control activities and reports, including daily and monthly sales reports, to ensure accuracy and timely circulation.
Review monthly sales schedules from iSelz, Protel Air, and Sun Systems to ensure accurate reporting of service charge, beverage bonus, catering levy, output VAT, and related revenues.
Oversee month-end stock takes, review Adaco consumption files, resolve variances promptly, and ensure costs are recorded in the correct accounting period and posted accurately.
Ensure prepayments, accruals, payroll, service charge, taxes, and other statutory deductions are reconciled, reviewed, and paid on time.
Prepare and review monthly Profit and Loss statements, F&B and consumption reports, variance analysis, and provide commentary for management review meetings.
Review invoices and refunds to ensure proper authorization, supporting documentation, and correct expense allocation prior to approval.
Monitor daily cash flow, review float claims, and ensure timely reimbursement of cash held by the General and Front Office cashiers.
Support finance, stores, and procurement teams, approve purchase orders within limits, coordinate audits, strengthen internal controls, and deputize for the Financial Controller when required.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior finance or accounting position within the hospitality industry.
Strong background in income audit, stock controls, P&L preparation, and financial analysis.
Experience supervising finance, stores, or procurement functions is an advantage.
Strong ethical standards with proven internal control discipline.
Demonstrated ability to work with auditors and ownership reporting.
High level of accuracy, transparency, and financial accountability.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Summit Recruitment and Search portal using the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1147532. Alternatively, candidates can apply through the official Summit Recruitment and Search website.