Superior Homes Kenya PLC is a real estate developer who takes pride in being the pioneer of the open-plan gated community concept in East Africa, which is now recognized as the future for sustainable living in East Africa. Developments under the Superior Homes brand include Greenpark Estate in Athi River, Pazuri at Vipingo and Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge.

The Hotel Accounts Assistant supports the financial operations of the hotel by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, preparing financial reports, and assisting with budget preparation. The Accounts Assistant collaborates closely with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and provides support during audits. Additionally, the role may involve liaising with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies and contribute to the overall financial health and efficiency of the hotel.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring financial transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting systems.
• Continuous vouching of the entities trial balance to correct possible errors and to verify the General Ledger accounts balances at all time.
• To maintain fixed assets registers and ensure that companies assets are not misused and that their existence is verifiable all times.
• Ensuring compliance with government and corporate policies laws and regulations.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and hotel procedures.
• Undertake cash and bank reconciliations.
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centers and document business transactions.
• Take responsibility for daily stock takes, spot checks, reconciliation and timely preparation of daily sales reports against expenses
• Responsible for verification of income, receivables & debtors reconciliation.
• Preparation of financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financal position.
• Analyse transactions, processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved.
• Apply cost accounting methods to achieve efficient representation of cost center performance.
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for all statutory obligations and payroll preparation.
• Maintain system of accounts and keep records on all company transactions and assets.

Requirements:

• Must have Knowledge on the sage System.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous experience in an accounting role, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum of 3 years in Hospitality industry
• CPA Level 4 qualification