Chief Accountant

Department Finance .

 

Reports directly to the General Manager & Finance Director

Supervises and directs all Accounts personnel including:

Front Office Cashiers
F&B Cashiers
Parking Cashiers
Stores personnel
Cost controllers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. forecasting, budgeting, etc
Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations
Ensure that all accounting records are maintained i.e. ledgers and subsidiary books of accounts.
Preparation of Hotel financial statements and ensure timely closing of accounts
The continuous audit of all accounts, records and transactions of the Hotel.
The maintenance of Cost Control records and taking of accurate physical inventories and generally supervise the Cost Controller and his/her assistants.
Analysis of variances, excess usage of Stores, Food and Beverage Stores items.
Approving daily sales/covers reports and ensuring all reports are prepared and issued on timely basis by the income auditor.
Approving all disbursement vouchers
Checking banking is done daily and correctly
Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis
Carrying out surprise cash counts and ensuring a float file is maintained.
Checking bank reconciliation statements.
Examining payroll, ensuring unclaimed wages and service are banked.
Approving LPO’s in conjunction with the Head of Finance/General Manager.
Preparing/supervising and reviewing the month end closing vouchers and accounts ensuring all journal vouchers are passed.
Ensuring that closing deadlines are adhered to.
Ensure the audit file is updated monthly.
Check all petty cash and cheque payments allocation and ensure they are properly allocated to the right accounts.
To ensure insurance premiums and cover are renewed and adequate.
Ensure all taxes are properly accrued and paid.
Ensure smooth year-end closing with External Auditors which will include a detailed review of all balance sheet accounts in December of every year and any necessary adjustments.
Adequate reserves and accruals are maintained during the year.
Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls
Implement the recommendations by both the internal and external audits of the follow-ups and corrections of the weak points raised.

REQUIREMENTS

CPA or Degree in Accounting/Finance/ACCA qualification
Min 5 years relevant experience in financial & management accounting particularly in Hospitality Industry and have a good understanding of hospitality accounting systems such as SUN system
Excellent strategic planning skills
Excellent leadership skills and ability to develop a team

Send your CV, cover letter and supporting documents to humanresource@nairobisafariclub.com. 

Apply via :

humanresource@nairobisafariclub.com