Restaurant Accountant
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Restaurant accountant role for a fast-growing chomazone in Ruiru, Nairobi. Responsible for financial management, budgeting, stock control, payroll, and tax compliance. Requires CPA-K and 3+ years experience.
- Manage financial records, budgets, and tax returns for a restaurant.
- Oversee stock management, payroll, and statutory payments.
- Requires bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with CPA-K.
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Source salary availableThe source lists KSh 30,000 - 45,000. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in hospitality, accountant, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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Original source description
Find a Job + + + + Search Restaurant Accountant Hubken Consultancy Accounting, Auditing & Finance 3 weeks ago Easy apply New Nairobi Full Time Hospitality & Hotel KSh 30,000 - 45,000 Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary Responsible for the management and reporting of financial information, including capturing and analysing data, preparing financial reports, budgets, tax returns, and accounting records. Min Qualification: Diploma
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Location: Kenya Job descriptions &
Level: Mid level
Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant
need not apply) If you believe you are suitable and are interested, apply right away by sending your updated detailed CV with three referees (Name, Position, Organisation, Phone and Email) to info@hubken.co.ke indicating the job title on the Email Subject [ACOOUNTANT (Chomazone)] as soon as possible Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the BrighterMonday Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job Log in to apply now Continue with Google Continue with Linkedin Or continue with Forgot Password? Keep me logged in Log in Don't have an account? Sign Up to Apply Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Activate Notifications Stay productive - get the latest updates on Jobs & News Activate Deactivate Notifications Stop receiving the latest updates on Jobs & News Deactivate This action will pause all job alerts. Are you sure? Cancel Proceed Similar jobs Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor (Location) Lorem ipsum Confidential 3 years ago Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor (Location) Lorem ipsum Confidential
Requirements
Restaurant Accountant Our client a fast growing chomazone located at Ruiru is seeking to employ an accountant with relevant work experience. Specific Duties Responsible for maintaining precise and organized financial records by recording and categorize financial transactions, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. To prepare various financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Collaborate with management to develop, manage and control budgets for the bar or restaurant by forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flow, analyze variances, and provide recommendations for adjustments to support strategic planning. Develop strategies for costs savings initiatives and continued business financial success, identifying areas for cost savings and waste reduction by keeping track of all payments to suppliers and other creditors in addition to expenditures. Analyze potential suppliers and keeping a good record of the same while ensuring proper contracts are in place with suppliers as necessary. Incharge of management of stock through daily and other regular stock taking activities and support the purchasing process of all supplies as requested by various units. Responsible for raising LPOs, receiving quotations and all deliveries, issuing invoices to customers and tracking accounts receivable. Incharge of timely reconciliation of accounts and maintaining accurate records to support a healthy business environment and relationship. Processing employee payroll and paying employees’ salaries while ensuring that all statutory payments and monthly subscriptions are paid before the deadline including housing lev VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Catering levy. Ensure timely submissions of all monthly and annual tax return and statutory deductions in compliance with legal requirements. Negotiating favourable prices and credit terms with suppliers and settling suppliers’ dues by scheduling payment cheques and making sure that payments are received. Collaborating with the external auditors throughout the auditing process in producing all the needed documents and information. Providing financial insights to management for informed decision-making. Requirement At least bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with full CPA-K qualification with at least 3 years similar work experience. Highly organized and attention, excellent time manager Problem solving capacities and a critical thinker A leader, team player with excellent interpersonal skills Robust critical thinking and decision Making skills Proficiency in accounting packages and ERPs Excellent business acumen and industry awareness A person of strong Work Ethic and proven professional integrity Strong understanding of Accounting systems and processes Excellent verbal and written English communication skills Proactive, highly motivated and flexible Compensation A guiding compensation of Kes 45,000.00 will be offered to the suitable candidate How to apply (those without relevant