Accountant Job in Hospitality industry - Urgent Kenyan Job

Senior Accountant Position in Hospitality industry - urgent

Overall objectives

Reporting to the Managing Director, the holder of this position will be responsible for the chain’s accounting and financial management requirements. Managing the accounting department, procurement function and electronic data processing systems.

To provide the general manager and unit management team with meaningful and timely information on the status of the chain’s performance.

To assist proactively with cost containment, revenue enhancement, profit improvement opportunities and safeguarding of the company’s assets

The main duties will include but not limited to:

• Setting up and managing all financial and accounting systems and standard operating procedures
• Evaluating requirements for every cost centre in order to determine/facilitate cash requirement and other payments related thereto
• Negotiating credit facilities with the Banks
• Participation in the preparation of annual budget for staff salaries and wages

Records

• To maintain proper and complete accounting records of the chain of restaurants.
• To ensure that the accounts, records and transactions of the company are accurate and correct at all times.

Safeguarding of assets

• Implement all necessary controls to safeguard the assets of the Company.

Financial reports

• Prepare and interpret the financial statements and reports of the company.
• Management information
• Provide financial information to management as tools for maximizing profits and planning for the future.
• Reports which should stimulate management action.

Budgets and forecasts

• To compile, together with the other executives, budgets and forecasts covering all activities of the company.
• To compile treasury/cash flow forecasts for the business.

Controls and procedures

• Ensure that the established controls and procedures in respect of the controller’s areas of responsibility are being complied with at all times.

Cashiers

• To ensure that there are, at all times, proper procedures and controls for the cashiers
• To ensure proper controls for F&B.

Purchasing, receiving and stores

• Ensure that there are, at all times, proper procedures and controls for purchasing, receiving, stores and requisitioning and that these are enforced

Stock takes

• Ensure that physical inventories of all supplies are being taken on a monthly basis and of all operating equipment on a quarterly basis.

Credit and collection

• Ensure that the Company complies with the established credit and collection procedures.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree Holder (Finance or Accounting) or Business Administration or equivalent
• Be a holder of CPA (K) Registered accountant.
• At least 3 years of financial / accounting professional experience of with 2 years at a senior position.
• Must have worked in the hospitality industry.
• Experience in office management and administration an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate.
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills.

Application Process:

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with background and experience.

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration to jobsfind11@gmail.com by 18th December, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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