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General Accountant
2026-04-28T18:03:17+00:00
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Hospitality, and Tourism
Accounting & Finance, Restaurant & Hospitality, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-05-11T17:00:00+00:00
8

Job Description

  • Assist the Chief Accountant in the preparation of any and all reporting and analysis requirements regardless of reporting frequency including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc. This includes postings of vouchers.
  • Ensure information presented in all reports is accurate and reflective of actual business transactions.
  • Ensure all reports are prepared on a timely basis meeting all deadlines.
  • Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on General Cashier’s float on a periodic basis.
  • Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on all Outlet Cashier’s float on a periodic basis in addition to spot-check performed by the General Cashier.
  • Assist in conducting surprise stock-count inspection in addition to/ during the month-end stock-count conducted by the Cost Controller’s office.
  • Assist in the preparation of all groundwork required for all statutory audit and tax/fee requirements.
  • Provide assistance during the audit (internal and external) review process.
  • Administer all tax filing and government reporting procedures to ensure accurate, timely information is provided in compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Maintain General Ledger with journal entries.
  • Month end reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts.
  • Prepare Bank reconciliation of online statements (daily & monthly).
  • Preparation of Monthly assigned Journals and allocation of shared expenses among departments.
  • Assist in compilation of departmental budget and forecast.
  • Maintaining the Fixed asset register.
  • To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
  • To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Accounting & Finance Department.
  • To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel.
  • To ensure all files and reports are properly filed for future reference.
  • To assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Cluster Director of Finance and Business Support

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a luxury hotel/resort.
  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree in preferably in Accountancy
  • An active CPA license is an advantage
  • Knowledgeable in Sun Systems, Opera, Materials Control and Kenyan Taxation
  • An effective team player

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

  • Constant standing and walking throughout shift
  • Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
  • Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
  • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
  • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
  • Assist the Chief Accountant in the preparation of any and all reporting and analysis requirements regardless of reporting frequency including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc. This includes postings of vouchers.
  • Ensure information presented in all reports is accurate and reflective of actual business transactions.
  • Ensure all reports are prepared on a timely basis meeting all deadlines.
  • Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on General Cashier’s float on a periodic basis.
  • Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on all Outlet Cashier’s float on a periodic basis in addition to spot-check performed by the General Cashier.
  • Assist in conducting surprise stock-count inspection in addition to/ during the month-end stock-count conducted by the Cost Controller’s office.
  • Assist in the preparation of all groundwork required for all statutory audit and tax/fee requirements.
  • Provide assistance during the audit (internal and external) review process.
  • Administer all tax filing and government reporting procedures to ensure accurate, timely information is provided in compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Maintain General Ledger with journal entries.
  • Month end reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts.
  • Prepare Bank reconciliation of online statements (daily & monthly).
  • Preparation of Monthly assigned Journals and allocation of shared expenses among departments.
  • Assist in compilation of departmental budget and forecast.
  • Maintaining the Fixed asset register.
  • To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
  • To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Accounting & Finance Department.
  • To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel.
  • To ensure all files and reports are properly filed for future reference.
  • To assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Cluster Director of Finance and Business Support
  • Sun Systems
  • Opera
  • Materials Control
  • Kenyan Taxation
  • Team player
  • Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a luxury hotel/resort.
  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree in preferably in Accountancy
  • An active CPA license is an advantage
  • Knowledgeable in Sun Systems, Opera, Materials Control and Kenyan Taxation
  • An effective team player
bachelor degree
12
JOB-69f0f6658611f

Vacancy title:
General Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Accounting & Finance, Restaurant & Hospitality, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 11 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Description

  • Assist the Chief Accountant in the preparation of any and all reporting and analysis requirements regardless of reporting frequency including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc. This includes postings of vouchers.
  • Ensure information presented in all reports is accurate and reflective of actual business transactions.
  • Ensure all reports are prepared on a timely basis meeting all deadlines.
  • Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on General Cashier’s float on a periodic basis.
  • Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on all Outlet Cashier’s float on a periodic basis in addition to spot-check performed by the General Cashier.
  • Assist in conducting surprise stock-count inspection in addition to/ during the month-end stock-count conducted by the Cost Controller’s office.
  • Assist in the preparation of all groundwork required for all statutory audit and tax/fee requirements.
  • Provide assistance during the audit (internal and external) review process.
  • Administer all tax filing and government reporting procedures to ensure accurate, timely information is provided in compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Maintain General Ledger with journal entries.
  • Month end reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts.
  • Prepare Bank reconciliation of online statements (daily & monthly).
  • Preparation of Monthly assigned Journals and allocation of shared expenses among departments.
  • Assist in compilation of departmental budget and forecast.
  • Maintaining the Fixed asset register.
  • To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
  • To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Accounting & Finance Department.
  • To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel.
  • To ensure all files and reports are properly filed for future reference.
  • To assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Cluster Director of Finance and Business Support

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a luxury hotel/resort.
  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree in preferably in Accountancy
  • An active CPA license is an advantage
  • Knowledgeable in Sun Systems, Opera, Materials Control and Kenyan Taxation
  • An effective team player

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

  • Constant standing and walking throughout shift
  • Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
  • Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
  • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
  • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, May 11 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 28-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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