Accounts Assistant Job Vacancy – Safari Park Hotel
Safari Park Hotel is seeking to recruit a qualified and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join its Finance Department. The successful candidate will support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with financial and statutory requirements.
Job Details
- Job Title: Accounts Assistant
- Department: Finance
- Reports To: General Manager – Finance (through the Senior Accountant)
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Key Responsibilities
- Review and disburse authorized petty cash requests and handle petty cash replenishment.
- Update member accounts on a daily basis.
- Process accounting documents including invoices, staff interest payments, and investment disbursements.
- Initiate authorization and payment of accounting documents.
- Prepare and submit withholding tax and withholding VAT to KRA within set deadlines.
- Prepare withholding VAT certificates.
- Prepare and submit statutory deductions to relevant authorities.
- Assist in reviewing, coding, and filing of financial records.
- Carry out cash withdrawals, collect cheque books and bank statements, and perform related duties.
- Assist in formulation, preparation, and monitoring of budgets, performance reports, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Prepare cash books and monthly bank reconciliation statements.
- Prepare financial reports for management review.
- Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum CPA Section IV or equivalent qualification.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage Accounting packages.
- At least 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong IT proficiency.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standard accounting practices.
- Knowledge of budget preparation and budget control processes.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application clearly indicating Accounts Assistant as the position applied for, together with a detailed CV, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and testimonials.
Applications should be sent to:
Human Resource & Admin Manager
P.O. Box 45038–00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 24th December 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.