Accounts Assistant-Hotel Industry
Accounts Assistant-Hotel Industry
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03-05-2025
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Job Overview
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant with a background in the hotel industry Our client a wellestablished hospitality business based in Nairobi is looking for a detailoriented 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 fastpaced 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 uptodate 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.
- CPAK 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 productionrelated financials.
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (e.g. SAP QuickBooks Sage or Oracle).
- Strong analytical organizational and problemsolving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications & Skills: Minimum 3 years of experience in hotel sales or a related field. Strong understanding of the hospitality industry and hotel services. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Strong knowledge of sales techniques and strategies. Bachelor s degree or Diploma in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with reservation systems such as OPERA. Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
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