Accountant – Events Management Sector

Location: Nairobi

Employment Type: Full Time

Industry: Events & Hospitality

Role Overview

Our client, a fast-paced events management company, is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations, event cost tracking, and basic compliance reporting. This role suits someone comfortable working in a dynamic service environment with flexible schedules aligned to event timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts receivable, including recording and posting invoices
• Support event budgeting, cost tracking, and post-event cost analysis
• Manage petty cash processing, reconciliation, and reporting
• Assist in preparation of basic financial reports
• Support tax compliance and statutory filings
• Assist during audits by preparing schedules and required documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA qualification is a strong advantage
• Experience in the service sector (events, hospitality, hotels, or similar)
• Hands-on experience managing petty cash
• Basic working knowledge of Sage Accounting System
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Flexible availability, including off-peak hours when required by event schedules

What Will Set You Apart

• Prior experience supporting event-based costing and reconciliations
• Ability to work calmly under pressure during peak event periods
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Assist with accounts receivable, including recording and posting invoices
• Support event budgeting, cost tracking, and post-event cost analysis
• Manage petty cash processing, reconciliation, and reporting
• Assist in preparation of basic financial reports
• Support tax compliance and statutory filings
• Assist during audits by preparing schedules and required documentation

• Basic working knowledge of Sage Accounting System
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Flexible availability, including off-peak hours when required by event schedules
• Ability to work calmly under pressure during peak event periods
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA qualification is a strong advantage
• Experience in the service sector (events, hospitality, hotels, or similar)
• Hands-on experience managing petty cash