Payroll & Treasury Accountant (Hotel) – Diani

About the role

A luxury leisure lodge in Diani, Kenya, is looking for an experienced Payroll & Treasury Accountant. The role covers accurate and timely payroll processing with full statutory compliance, and oversees the resort's general cashiering and cash-handling functions to support strong financial controls.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, calculating, processing and remitting statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and housing levy.
• Reconcile payroll costs with the general ledger, investigate variances and keep accurate payroll records, reports and audit schedules.
• Maintain and update payroll systems, support upgrades, testing and user training, and recommend process improvements.
• Answer employee payroll queries professionally and confidentially.
• Collect cashier remittance envelopes from the drop safe with a witness, verify them against Protelair reports and reconcile shift drops with cash register totals, forex reports and transaction records.
• Prepare and deposit cash and cheque collections daily, disburse approved petty cash, process vouchers and reimbursements, and prepare the General Cashier's Daily Report for the Income Auditor and Assistant Financial Controller.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in payroll accounting and cash management.
• Demonstrated honesty and accountability in cash handling.