Accounts Payable Officer – Hotel Finance

About the role

The Nairobi Safari Club is seeking a diligent Accounts Payable Officer to manage the hotel’s financial transactions and vendor relationships. You will work closely with multiple departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of payments in a fast‑paced, 4‑5 star environment.

Key responsibilities

• Bank all hotel income (cash, currency, cheques) daily.
• Answer vendor inquiries, reconcile weekly/monthly statements, and resolve disputes.
• Prepare month‑end reconciliations and generate creditors’ ageing and other financial reports.
• Process weekly cheque payments, obtain authorisations, and maintain filing systems.
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate terms and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with audits, reconcile accounts, and post daily banking entries in SunSystems.
• Maintain pre‑payment account reconciliations in SunSystems.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least CPA Part II qualification.
• Minimum 3 years experience as an Accounts Payable Officer in a 4‑5 star hotel, preferably an international brand.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Hotel finance systems: Micros, Opera, Materials Control, SunSystems
• Spreadsheet formulation and data analysis