Assistant Financial Accountant (Suyian_Accountant) at And Beyond

KEY OUTPUTS:


Accurate recording and management of financial information for all business units - Suyian Lodge
Maintaining and improving high financial standards and discipline
Management, Mentorship and training of the account clerks
Meeting finance deadlines
Training of staff from various backgrounds and skill levels
Collation and resolution of general ledger queries
Assist lodge finance Controller on general queries
Reconciling various accounts including clearing accounts and inter lodge transactions
Interpretation and analysis of management accounts
Where applicable participate in monthly finance meetings with the financial controller to discuss financial performance
Ensuring correct authorization and allocation of business expenditure
Maintaining stock control procedures and assisting with stock counts.
Assist in monitoring the controls within the lodges and conducting internal audits
Participate in development and implementation of systems and procedures
Assist in the compiling of budgets and quarterly re forecasts
Assist all staff with Panstrat system.
Review and ensure compliance of Front of House systems
Assisting with year-end audit
Review and reporting of capex spend to budget
Collation and accuracy of Sustainability Stats, compilation of Sustainability statistics
Assist handle and coordinate with Government on renewal of all camp operating licenses
The Implementation and / or maintenance of financial systems, processes and procedures ensuring the accuracy of data as extracted from multiple platforms
Monitoring the vehicle fleet through statistical reporting
Processing of local financial transactions over accounts payable and accounts receivable at the lodge in compliance with the group financial policies and procedures
Reconciliation of local supplier statements to the general ledger
Loading and review of all local creditor's payments
Preparing and submitting to Nairobi the weekly cash flow requirements
Check and approve all cheque payment vouchers emanating from the camp
Assist in managing all payments paid via M-pesa platform in conformity with the laid down procedures
Ensure that all statutory audits i.e NEMA, Health and safety, fire, motor inspections, public health, airstrip inspections and Eco Tourism audit are done as they fall due.
Compile the monthly payroll input schedules and ensure that the payroll complies with the prevailing employment Act and the Union collective bargaining agreement.
Approve and check all local orders prior to being authorized by the General Manager.
Ensure optimal operation of the camp IT system and report any failures to IT department
Compile the monthly leave and off schedule and the physical stock count schedule.
Any other duties


Values:


Active recognition of andBeyonders at Suyian Lodge through Bateleur Awards
Drive and support andBeyond life initiatives
Drive sustainability initiatives and clean ups
Drive and support community development projects in conjunction with the Africa Foundation
Implement annual and monthly training plan in conjunction with the Financial Controller for Accounts department and structure external training and exchanges with other andbeyond lodges where possible
Maintain and implement skills development plan in line with the Financial Controller vision.


SKILLS AND EXPERINCE REQUIRED:


CPA III,
Degree in Bachelor of commerce,
Completion of an Excel assessment upon interview
Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting field and inventory management