Accounts Assistant - Hotel Industry

About the role

A well-established hospitality business based in Nairobi, recruited through The Partnership Agency, is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant with a background in the hotel industry. The role suits a detail-oriented person who understands hotel accounting practices and can work in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process and record daily financial transactions, including revenue, expenses and payments, with accuracy and proper documentation.
• Prepare and reconcile daily revenue reports from departments such as Front Office, Food & Beverage and Housekeeping.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, process invoices, make payments and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Assist with monthly and yearly financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Process employee expense reports and handle petty cash transactions.
• Assist with inventory management and cost control, especially for food & beverage, and support internal and external audits.
• Stay updated on accounting regulations and hotel industry best practices, and perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA-K or ACCA is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in the hotel industry.
• Proven understanding of hotel accounting, including Property Management Systems (PMS) and Point of Sale (POS) systems.
• Demonstrated experience in internal or external audit, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management and production-related financials.
• High attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software such as SAP, QuickBooks, Sage or Oracle.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.