Impala Eco -Lodge Finance Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Accountant

Reports to: Lodge Manager

Duty station: Impala Eco -Lodge, Kisumu

Key task

Responsible for providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
• Develop, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Job specification of Accountant

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and C.P.A Part II certification
• Knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting and cost control principles including accepted general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of accounting software application
• At least five years’ experience preferably in the hospitality industry and in the field of accounting or finance
• Good Reporting Skills and Problem solving skills
•  Attention to Detail and  deadline-oriented
• Ability to work and perform effectively under pressure.

Email Your Application and CV to: careers@monarch.co.ke by 25th May 2012