Assistant Financial Accountant

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Financial Accountant to join a prestigious luxury property and travel group based in Kenya. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised finance professional with strong accounting knowledge stock control experience and a passion for maintaining exceptional financial standards within a luxury hospitality environment.

• Maintain accurate financial records across the business.
  
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of management accounts.
  
• Reconcile general ledger clearing and inter-company accounts.
  
• Support budgeting forecasting and financial reporting processes.
  
• Ensure accurate authorisation and allocation of expenditure.
  
• Oversee stock control procedures and assist with stock counts.
  
• Assist with internal audits and year-end audit preparations.
  
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
  
• Prepare weekly cash flow requirements and creditor payments.
  
• Monitor financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies.
  
• Compile payroll input schedules and leave schedules.
  
• Assist with sustainability reporting and operational compliance.
  
• Support the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and procedures.
  
• Mentor and assist with the development of finance team members.
  
• Liaise with relevant authorities regarding operational licences and statutory compliance.
  
• Monitor fleet reporting and support general administrative finance functions.
  

• CPA III qualification.
  
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience preferably within hospitality or a similar environment.
  
• Experience with inventory and stock management.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Strong analytical organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
  
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
  
• Experience working with financial systems and reporting platforms will be advantageous.
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established luxury hospitality group offering long-term career growth within a professional and dynamic environment.

If you do not hear from Kendrick Recruitment within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.