General Accountant at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high. The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction.

 

General Accountant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience1 year
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Job Description

General Accountant

  • Are you a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for finance and accounting in the hospitality industry? We are looking for you!

What is in it for you:

  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
  • Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
  • Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Chief accountant, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

  • Assist the Chief Accountant in the preparation of any and all reporting and analysis requirements regardless of reporting frequency including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc. This includes postings of vouchers.
  • Ensure information presented in all reports is accurate and reflective of actual business transactions.
  • Ensure all reports are prepared on a timely basis meeting all deadlines.
  • Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on General Cashier’s float on a periodic basis.
  • Assist in conducting surprise spot-checks on all Outlet Cashier’s float on a periodic basis in addition to spot-check performed by the General Cashier.
  • Assist in conducting surprise stock-count inspection in addition to/ during the month-end stock-count conducted by the Cost Controller’s office.
  • Assist in the preparation of all groundwork required for all statutory audit and tax/fee requirements.
  • Provide assistance during the audit (internal and external) review process.
  • Administer all tax filing and government reporting procedures to ensure accurate, timely information is provided in compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Maintain General Ledger with journal entries.
  • Month end reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts.
  • Prepare Bank reconciliation of online statements (daily & monthly).
  • Preparation of Monthly assigned Journals and allocation of shared expenses among departments.
  • Assist in compilation of departmental budget and forecast.
  • Maintaining the Fixed asset register.
  • To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
  • To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Accounting & Finance Department.
  • To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel.
  • To ensure all files and reports are properly filed for future reference.
  • To assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Cluster Director of Finance and Business Support

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

  • Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a luxury hotel/resort.
  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree in preferably in Accountancy
  • An active CPA license is an advantage
  • Knowledgeable in Sun Systems, Opera, Materials Control and Kenyan Taxation
  • An effective team player

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Fairmont Hotels & Resorts on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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