Restaurant Accountant (Hospitality)

About the role

A growing group of four franchised restaurants in Nairobi is looking for a qualified, hands-on Restaurant Accountant to oversee the full accounting function. The role suits a proactive accountant with hospitality experience who enjoys a fast-paced, operational environment, working closely with restaurant management and supervising a stock controller.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting function, ensuring accuracy, strong financial controls and timely reporting.
• Manage supplier accounts, including reconciliations, batch payments, pricing reviews and VAT withholding compliance.
• Supervise stock control, 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 financial records in QuickBooks Online for purchases, sales, expenses and banking.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements and operational reports for management.
• 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.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification: CPA (K), ACCA or CIMA.
• Post-qualification experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving ability.