Accounts Assistant-Hotel Industry
2025-05-04T21:03:42+00:00
Bridge Talent Management
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Marketing, Sales and Service
Accounting & Finance
2025-05-19T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Accounts Assistant-Hotel Industry
Job Overview
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant with a background in the hotel industry? Our client, a well-established hospitality business based in Nairobi, is looking for a detail-oriented and reliable individual to join their finance team. This role requires a strong understanding of hotel accounting practices, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and record daily financial transactions, including revenue, expenses, and payments, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
- Prepare and reconcile daily revenue reports from various departments (e.g., Front Office, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping)
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, making payments, and following up on outstanding balances.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and yearly financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems.
- Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Handle petty cash transactions and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with inventory management and cost control procedures, particularly for food & beverage.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial information flow.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
- Stay updated on relevant accounting regulations and hotel industry best practices.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA-K or ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in the hotel industry is required.
- Proven understanding of hotel accounting principles and practices, including Property Management Systems (PMS) and Point of Sale (POS) systems
- Demonstrated experience in internal or external audit, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and production-related financials.
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Sage, or Oracle).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Process and record daily financial transactions, including revenue, expenses, and payments, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation. Prepare and reconcile daily revenue reports from various departments (e.g., Front Office, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping) Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, making payments, and following up on outstanding balances. Assist with the preparation of monthly and yearly financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems. Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly. Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies. Handle petty cash transactions and maintain accurate records. Assist with inventory management and cost control procedures, particularly for food & beverage. Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial information flow. Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and support. Stay updated on relevant accounting regulations and hotel industry best practices. Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA-K or ACCA qualification is an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in the hotel industry is required. Proven understanding of hotel accounting principles and practices, including Property Management Systems (PMS) and Point of Sale (POS) systems Demonstrated experience in internal or external audit, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and production-related financials. Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Sage, or Oracle). Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
JOB-6817d62e26271
Vacancy title:
Accounts Assistant-Hotel Industry
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Marketing, Sales and Service, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Bridge Talent Management
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 19 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, May 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Accounts Assistant-Hotel Industry
Job Overview
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant with a background in the hotel industry? Our client, a well-established hospitality business based in Nairobi, is looking for a detail-oriented and reliable individual to join their finance team. This role requires a strong understanding of hotel accounting practices, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and record daily financial transactions, including revenue, expenses, and payments, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
- Prepare and reconcile daily revenue reports from various departments (e.g., Front Office, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping)
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, making payments, and following up on outstanding balances.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and yearly financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems.
- Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Handle petty cash transactions and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with inventory management and cost control procedures, particularly for food & beverage.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial information flow.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
- Stay updated on relevant accounting regulations and hotel industry best practices.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA-K or ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in the hotel industry is required.
- Proven understanding of hotel accounting principles and practices, including Property Management Systems (PMS) and Point of Sale (POS) systems
- Demonstrated experience in internal or external audit, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and production-related financials.
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Sage, or Oracle).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Bridge Talent Management on bridgetalentgroup.zohorecruit.com to apply
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