Accountant - Hospitality at Bridge Talent Management

Job Description

• We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
• Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes. Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on the financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining various ledger and Journal accounts using the Company accounting system.
• Maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Timely processing and payment of creditors which should be reconciled by respective statements.
• Monthly bank reconciliation statements accounts.
• Preparation of organization payroll and filling all relevant statutory deductions i.e. NHIF, PAYE, NSSF, HELB.
• Maintaining Fixed Assets register.
• Producing an accurate set of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual management accounts, with comparisons to forecasts and previous periods.
• Preparing profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet for management.
• Preparation of end-of-financial-year accounts statements ready for the external auditor.
• Ensuring taxes are paid on time i.e. VAT, WHT, WHVAT, installment taxes, advance taxes & corporate taxes.
• Assisting in preparing budgets and business planning.
• Following up on late payments from debtors, and reporting bad debts.
• A daily stock take of beverages from the restaurant coffee bar and wine display shelves;
• Monthly stock take with the storekeeper, purchasing officer, Chef and restaurant manager;

Requirements

• CPA Finalist and Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting will be an added advantage.
• Be Computer Literate (Ms Office, Suite Proficiency and Quick Books)
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a reputable organization
• Have excellent English communication skills both written and spoken
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills