Vacancies at Nairobi Safari Club

About Safari Club
Dominating Nairobi City’s skyline for decades is the renowned white spherical design belonging to the Nairobi Safari Club. Because of its ideal location, it’s easy for guests to visit any popular tourist destination within and out of the city. It lies just 30 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and only 10 minutes from Westlands, famous for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and shopping malls.

Accounts Payable Accountant
Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
Experience 5 years
Location Nairobi,Kenya
Job Field Finance / Accounting  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Bank all the incomes in the Hotel (cash, currency, and cheques) on a daily basis.
• Answering all vendor inquiries and reconciling weekly/monthly statements.
• Assist with supplier calls, inquiries, and disputes.
• Preparing Month-end reconciliations of Accounts Payable.
• Oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable.
• Provide accounts payable daily, weekly, and monthly reports including (without limitation) creditors aging reports, reconciliation reports, voucher activities, cash status reports etc.
• Reconciling all invoices, ensuring products and services were received.
• Processing and preparing weekly cheque payments, obtaining authorizing signatures, and filing
• Assist in liaising with vendors and suppliers to resolve payment discrepancies, negotiate payment terms, and ensure timely payment.
• Post daily banking in SunSytems.
• Reconcile the prepayments and paid-out accounts in SunSytems

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or its equivalent.
• Previous relevant experience as accounts payable is required;
• at least three years of accounting experience within a comparable hotel is preferred.
• At least CPA Part 2.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook (MS Office).
• Proficiency in Hotel Finance Systems-Micros, Opera, Materials Control, and SunSystems.
• Ability to proactively flag and manage issues.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and source for alternatives.

Job Type: Contract
Compensation: 400,000 KES monthly.Accordingly, the compensation is pegged at per performance basis of specific deliverables, and hence real wages will also vary depending upon staff performance on this Finance/Accounting job. The given figure represents an estimated cost for delivering on the assumed sets of duties, responsibilities, and tasks required in this role.
Language: English