General Accountant

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General Accountant

Are you a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for finance and accounting in the hospitality industry? We are looking for you!

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Chief accountant, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Chief Accountant in the preparation of any and all reporting and analysis requirements regardless of reporting frequency including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc. This includes postings of vouchers.
• Ensure information presented in all reports is accurate and reflective of actual business transactions.
• Ensure all reports are prepared on a timely basis meeting all deadlines.

• Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on General Cashier’s float on a periodic basis.
• Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on all Outlet Cashier’s float on a periodic basis in addition to spot-check performed by the General Cashier.
• Assist in conducting surprise stock-count inspection in addition to/ during the month-end stock-count conducted by the Cost Controller’s office.

• Assist in the preparation of all groundwork required for all statutory audit and tax/fee requirements.
• Provide assistance during the audit (internal and external) review process.
• Administer all tax filing and government reporting procedures to ensure accurate, timely information is provided in compliance with laws and regulations.

• Maintain General Ledger with journal entries.
• Month end reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Prepare Bank reconciliation of online statements (daily & monthly).
• Preparation of Monthly assigned Journals and allocation of shared expenses among departments.
• Assist in compilation of departmental budget and forecast.
• Maintaining the Fixed asset register.

• To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
• To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Accounting & Finance Department.
• To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel.
• To ensure all files and reports are properly filed for future reference.
• To assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Cluster Director of Finance and Business Support

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a luxury hotel/resort.
• Completed a Bachelor’s degree in preferably in Accountancy
• An active CPA license is an advantage
• Knowledgeable in Sun Systems, Opera, Materials Control and Kenyan Taxation
• An effective team player

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.