Senior Accountant at The Sisu Hotel LTD

Reporting to: Managing Director

Job Description

• The senior accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting the overall financial health of the organization.
• Ensure you fully understand the business strategy and positioning of SISU Hotel and that you are able to effectively articulate this positioning in the market place.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations and company policies
• Supervision of accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Developing and implementing effective accounting strategies
• Accurate tax planning, compliance and alternative dispute resolution management
• Inventory accounting, control management and cost control

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and risks to avoid losses
• Timely preparation of financial reports (monthly, quarterly and annual)
• Establishing systems for cost sensitivity and early warning of cost overruns
• Implementation of internal control mechanisms and financial process improvements

General Ledger management

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Effective preparation of monthly cash flow projections and analysis
• Post journal entries and ensure the accuracy of financial data
• Conduct regular reconciliations of bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations
• Manage VAT, PAYE and all other statutory obligations
• Liaise with tax authorities and external auditors as needed

Internal Controls and Audit

• Implement and maintain internal control systems to safeguard company assets
• Assist in preparation and coordination of internal and external audits
• Ensure accurate record keeping and documentation for audit purposes

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree (accounting option) or related field from an accredited university OR a diploma in accounting, finance or related field from a recognised institution
• CPA (certified Public Accountant) or ACCA qualification
• Experience in financial reporting, tax compliance and general ledger management and Tax management
• Be familiar with KRA i-Tax portal and all Tax related reconciliations
• Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks or sage
• Possess excellent ability in financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Good communication skills both in writing and orally
• Proficiency in accounting, proven ability to utilize and develop spreadsheets
• Be self –driven and pro-active with attention to detail
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate and execute team work
• Good analytical and strategic planning Skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Excellent ability to face and solve challenges in a rational manner
• The ability to surpass sales targets and work in a highly pressurized environment
• Ability to travel on regular basis, at short notice and flexibility in working hours/days
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, Opera/SUN/MC/AI &
• Micros and all other uses of information technology
• Be a person of integrity both in private and public as provided in
• Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Be the ambassador of the Hotel in the eyes of the hotel customers, prospective customers, partners, the government and the general public by ensuring that the image presented in the manner of dressing, grooming and communication is consistent with the hotel’s corporate culture and general principles of integrity and etiquette