Background information about the job or company

Our client, a luxury leisure lodge located in Diani, is seeking an experienced Payroll & Treasury Accountant to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring full statutory compliance, and overseeing the resort’s general cashiering and cash-handling functions to support strong financial controls and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Calculate, process, and remit all statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, etc.).
• Reconcile payroll costs with the general ledger, investigate variances, and maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and audit schedules.
• Maintain and update payroll systems, ensure data integrity, and support system upgrades, testing, and user training where required.
• Recommend and implement payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll-related queries professionally and confidentially.
• Collect cashier remittance envelopes from the drop safe with a witness, verify against Protelair reports, and reconcile shift drops with cash register totals, forex reports, and transaction records.
• Prepare and deposit all cash and cheque collections daily, disburse approved petty cash, process vouchers and reimbursements, and ensure full monthly reimbursement and accurate posting.
• Prepare the General Cashier’s Daily Report detailing cash collections and all other payment methods for review by the Income Auditor and Assistant Financial Controller.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in payroll accounting and cash management.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems, statutory deductions, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated honesty and accountability in cash handling.

Company Overview

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

Additional Notes

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

Summit Recruitment and search Africa upholds a steadfast commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and equality as integral pillars of our operations. Dedicated to driving positive change through the adoption of sustainable practices that minimize our ecological footprint. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that embraces individuals from all races, genders, and backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for every candidate. Summit recruitment actively advocate for equality by cultivating an environment of respect, fairness, and non-discrimination. By prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and equality, we aim to set a high industry standard and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole.

Policy

Summit Recruitment & Search, as a policy, does not charge any fee as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement.

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Calculate, process, and remit all statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, etc.).
• Reconcile payroll costs with the general ledger, investigate variances, and maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and audit schedules.
• Maintain and update payroll systems, ensure data integrity, and support system upgrades, testing, and user training where required.
• Recommend and implement payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll-related queries professionally and confidentially.
• Collect cashier remittance envelopes from the drop safe with a witness, verify against Protelair reports, and reconcile shift drops with cash register totals, forex reports, and transaction records.
• Prepare and deposit all cash and cheque collections daily, disburse approved petty cash, process vouchers and reimbursements, and ensure full monthly reimbursement and accurate posting.
• Prepare the General Cashier’s Daily Report detailing cash collections and all other payment methods for review by the Income Auditor and Assistant Financial Controller.

• Payroll systems
• Statutory deductions
• Reconciliations
• Cash handling
• Honesty
• Accountability

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in payroll accounting and cash management.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems, statutory deductions, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated honesty and accountability in cash handling.