Gap Recruitment Services Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced Unit Accountant - Hospitality to join their team in Nairobi. The successful candidate will oversee unit-level financial operations, cost control, inventory auditing, tax compliance, and financial reporting to ensure profitability and maintain financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare daily revenue and occupancy reports with performance analysis.
- Produce weekly cash flow reports and banking reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, and variance analysis.
- Deliver timely and accurate financial reports to support management decision-making.
Financial Control & Treasury
- Oversee cash management, banking, and petty cash controls.
- Monitor receivables and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
- Manage end-to-end account reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.
- Ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.
Food & Beverage Cost Management
- Monitor food and beverage profitability against budgets.
- Analyze food costs, beverage costs, and operational margins.
- Recommend cost-saving initiatives and investigate variances.
Tax & Compliance
- Ensure timely filing and payment of VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax, and all statutory obligations.
- Maintain compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Keep management informed of regulatory and tax changes affecting the business.
Audit & Inventory Management
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Supervise monthly stock takes and inventory reconciliations.
- Monitor procurement processes and ensure adherence to purchasing controls.
- Review stock variances and recommend corrective actions.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and mentor the finance support team, including Purchasing Officer/Storekeeper, Cost Controller, and Payables Accountant.
- Review reports and reconciliations before submission.
- Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the finance function.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- CPA(K) Finalist or fully qualified CPA(K); ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in the hospitality industry.
- Strong experience in hotel financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
- Working knowledge of hotel Property Management Systems (PMS), accounting software, and Microsoft Excel.
- Sound understanding of Kenyan tax regulations and statutory compliance.
- Experience managing inventory, food and beverage costing, and procurement controls.
- Demonstrated leadership experience supervising finance teams.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of integrity.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team management abilities.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and work independently.
- A proactive approach to improving financial controls and operational efficiency.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting Gap Recruitment Services Limited on www.careers-page.com.
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