Assistant Financial Controller (Hotel) – Diani

About the role

A luxury leisure lodge in Diani, Kenya, is looking for an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to support its Financial Controller. The role covers accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, effective audit processes and timely statutory compliance within a resort finance environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review and supervise income audit, night audit and F&B control activities and reports, including daily and monthly sales reports.
• Review monthly sales schedules from iSelz, Protel Air and Sun Systems for service charge, beverage bonus, catering levy, output VAT and related revenues.
• Oversee month-end stock takes, review Adaco consumption files, resolve variances and ensure costs are recorded in the correct period.
• Ensure prepayments, accruals, payroll, service charge, taxes and other statutory deductions are reconciled, reviewed and paid on time.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L statements, F&B and consumption reports and variance analysis, with commentary for management meetings.
• Review invoices and refunds for proper authorization and documentation before approval.
• Monitor daily cash flow, review float claims and ensure timely reimbursement of cash held by General and Front Office cashiers.
• Support finance, stores and procurement teams, approve purchase orders within limits, coordinate audits, strengthen internal controls and deputize for the Financial Controller when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior finance or accounting position in hospitality.
• Experience supervising finance, stores or procurement functions is an advantage.
• Strong ethical standards, internal control discipline and ability to work with auditors and ownership reporting.

Required skills

• Income audit, stock controls, P&L preparation and financial analysis.
• High level of accuracy, transparency and financial accountability.