Accountant at Impala Club Kenya

Education, Experience and Knowledge – Hospitality Industry: Financial Reports, Payroll, Tax Computations, Returns, Bank Reconciliations, Budgeting and Budgetary Controls, Cash Flow, Half

Year Reports: 2.

Education

Basic

The ideal candidate will be a Kenyan citizen who has the following:

Key Qualifications

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree and above
• CPA (K)
• Over 5 years’ experience in a busy accounting office
• Membership with ICPAK

Knowledge in Technical Areas (experience); Key Duties

• Prepare, in liaison with the staff, comprehensive financial statements, including regular and detailed cash flow projections, and monthly, quarterly and Annual Financial Reports to present to the Executive Committee.
• Assist in ensuring the financial accounting IT system is working efficiently and recommend changes and upgrades as may be necessary. Ensure that the two systems currently in use are communicating accurately.
• Participate in stock takes, review the resultant reconciliations and recommend action
• Prepare monthly cost report for submission to the General Manager by 5th Of every month.
• Assist in the preparation of Audit schedules in readiness for the External Audit and support the interaction between the Company and Auditors.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and cash flow forecasts as well as financial & accounting projections.
• Recommend stock control measures within the Club to reduce variances and eliminate stock losses.
• Review and further assist in the development of proper costing of all food/beverages
• Ensuring monthly payroll processing, preparations of tax computation and submission of monthly. Quarterly and annual returns.

The Accountant will ensure that

• She/he is preparing bank reconciliations as per the agreed procedures and timelines of the organization are done.
• S/He is leading the preparation of Audit schedules in readiness of External Audit, establishing, maintaining and coordinating the implementation of accounting control procedures.
• S/He oversees all payments leaving the Club, oversees stock management, prepare budgets and cash flows forecasts as well as
• Managing financial and accounting projections, and
• reinforcing budgetary controls.
• The Accountant will advise the management on the financial strength of the Club.

Competencies & Interpersonal Skills

• Financial reporting skills
• Proactivity and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Supervision and managerial skills
• Team development abilities
• Ability to advice the organization on financial matters
• Good communication skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Proficient in QuickBooks will be an added advantage.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: The job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.