The Restaurant Accountant (Hospitality) role involves overseeing the full accounting function for a restaurant group, ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing timely financial and operational reporting. This position requires a strong focus on detail, statutory compliance, and operational support, particularly within the hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full accounting function for the restaurant group, ensuring accuracy, strong financial controls, and timely reporting.
- Manage supplier accounts, including reconciliations, batch payments, pricing reviews, and VAT withholding compliance.
- Supervise stock control processes, including regular stocktakes, variance investigations, and cost control improvements.
- Review daily cash, card, and delivery platform banking to ensure accurate revenue recording and reconciliations.
- Capture and maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online for purchases, sales, expenses, and banking.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and operational reports for management review.
- Manage tax and statutory compliance, including VAT returns, reconciliations, and KRA iTax submissions.
- Oversee licensing, audits, and financial documentation while supervising the Stock Controller and supporting operational teams.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Diploma or a Degree in a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification: CPA (K), ACCA, or CIMA.
- Post-qualification experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
