Title: Accountant
Location: Nairobi
Department: Accounts Department
Reports to: Head of Accounts
Job Summary
Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely accounting records and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Key Skills
Timeliness in meeting deadlines
Proactive and organized
Strong task prioritization
Accuracy in analysis and reconciliation
Accountability and confidentiality
Duties & Responsibilities
Generate and file ETR invoices for safari departures
Verify costing files for accuracy
Reconcile receivables and ensure timely collection
Align amounts between tour quotes proformas and final invoices
Process payment requisitions cheques and online payments
Post bills payment vouchers and pay suppliers
Handle monthly bank reconciliations
File VAT returns by the 20th of each month
Prepare payroll and handle related queries
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Maintain and analyze the general ledger
Prepare monthly management accounts and audit schedules
Manage petty cash and fixed asset register
Ensure uptodate licensing for the office and vehicles
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification preferably CPA Level 46.
Minimum of 35 years of accounting experience ideally within the tourism or hospitality industry.
Experience in managing accounting tasks related to tour operations such as handling tour quotes invoices and reconciliations.
Familiarity with ecitizen platforms for KWS payments and other online financial transactions.