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Hotel & Restaurant Accountant
CountyNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-07Close dateNot specifiedExperience2 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryUSD 750 - 1000
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Job Whisper is hiring a Hotel & Restaurant Accountant to manage full financial operations across hotel, restaurant, catering, workshop, transport and rental units. The role covers accounting, revenue reconciliation, kitchen cost control, inventory, payroll, budgeting and internal controls. Position is based outside Kenya (Somalia) and targets Kenya-based applicants.
- Manages full-cycle hotel and restaurant finance operations
- Covers revenue, kitchen costing, inventory, payroll and budgeting
- Based in Somalia but open to Kenya-based applicants
- Requires bachelor's degree and professional accounting certification
- Mid-level role requiring around 2 years of experience
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Hotel & Restaurant Accountant - (Located in Somalia)
Job Whisper
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
3 weeks ago
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Outside Kenya
Full Time
Hospitality & Hotel
USD
750 - 1000
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Job summary
To manage all financial operations of the hotel and ensure accurate accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cost control, inventory management, and compliance across all business units, including accommodation, restaurant, kitchen, catering, workshop, transportation, and vehicle rental services.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 2 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
Requirements
- Hotel & Restaurant Accountant
- Reports To
- General Manager / Finance Manager.
- Key
Responsibilities
- 1. Financial Accounting
- Maintain accurate accounting records.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepare bank reconciliations.
- Maintain the general ledger.
- Prepare monthly profit and loss statements.
- Prepare balance sheets and cash flow reports.
- Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements.
- 2. Revenue Management
- Monitor and reconcile revenue from:
- Hotel accommodation
- Restaurant sales
- Catering services
- Conference and event services
- Workshop services
- Vehicle rental (car hire)
- Transportation services
- Laundry services
- Other rental incomes.
- Ensure all revenues are correctly recorded and deposited.
- 3. Kitchen Cost Control
- Monitor daily food costs.
- Calculate food cost percentages.
- Prepare recipe costing.
- Monitor kitchen waste and losses.
- Ensure proper food portion control.
- Analyze menu profitability.
- Investigate unusual food consumption.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to control costs.
- 4. Food Portioning & Loss Control
- Develop standard food portion guides.
- Monitor adherence to portion sizes.
- Minimize food wastage.
- Investigate spoilage and pilferage.
- Recommend cost-saving measures.
- Monitor gross profit margins.
- 5. Inventory & Store Management
- Supervise:
- Food store
- Beverage store
- General store
- Engineering store
- Workshop spare parts store
- include:
- Receiving goods.
- Stock issuance.
- Stock valuation.
- Monthly stock counts.
- Inventory reconciliation.
- Monitoring slow-moving and obsolete stock.
- Maintaining minimum and maximum stock levels.
- 6. Purchasing Control
- Verify purchase requisitions.
- Compare supplier quotations.
- Ensure competitive pricing.
- Verify supplier invoices.
- Monitor supplier balances.
- Ensure proper procurement procedures.
- 7. Catering Services Accounting
- Cost catering events.
- Prepare event budgets.
- Monitor event profitability.
- Reconcile catering revenues and expenses.
- 8. Workshop Accounting
- Manage accounting for:
- Vehicle repairs
- Equipment maintenance
- Spare parts
- Labour costs
- Workshop income and expenses
- 9. Transportation & Car Hire Accounting
- Monitor:
- Vehicle rental income.
- Driver expenses.
- Fuel consumption.
- Vehicle maintenance costs.
- Transportation contracts.
- Fleet profitability.
- 10. Accommodation Accounting
- Reconcile room occupancy reports.
- Verify room revenue.
- Monitor discounts and complimentary rooms.
- Analyze occupancy rates.
- Monitor average room rates.
- 11. Payroll
- Prepare staff payroll.
- Verify overtime.
- Calculate statutory deductions.
- Maintain payroll records.
- 12. Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare annual budgets.
- Monitor departmental budgets.
- Analyze budget variances.
- Prepare financial forecasts.
- 13. Internal Controls
- Protect company assets.
- Prevent fraud and theft.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Conduct surprise cash and inventory checks.
- 14. Financial Analysis
- Analyze departmental profitability.
- Prepare key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Recommend cost-saving opportunities.
- Improve operational efficiency.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of hotel and restaurant accounting systems.
- Food cost and inventory management expertise.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Inventory control.
- Payroll processing.
- Tax compliance.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
- Food cost percentage within target.
- Beverage cost percentage within target.
- Gross profit margin achieved.
- Inventory variance minimized.
- Reduction in food waste and losses.
- Timely bank reconciliations.
- Accurate payroll processing.
- Compliance with budgets.
- Improvement in departmental profitability.
- Clean audit results.
- Effective cash flow management.
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