Accounting Officer

Overview

The Sisu Hotel Ltd, a boutique hospitality venue situated at Makutano‑Kyumbi Junction on Mombasa Road, is seeking a meticulous Accounting Officer to manage its finance operations across several Kenyan counties including Kitengela, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni and Nairobi. This full‑time, on‑site position sits within the hotel’s finance department and offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that blends tourism, food service and property management. Why Join CareerLink Africa Partnering with CareerLink Africa gives you exposure to a continent‑wide talent network and a platform that streamlines the application process. By joining The Sisu Hotel through this portal, you benefit from a reputable job board that connects African professionals with employers that value growth, transparency and regional collaboration. What You'll Do In this role you will act as the primary custodian of the hotel’s daily financial records and support the broader accounting function. • Record all financial transactions accurately and maintain up‑to‑date ledgers for cash, bank and general accounts. • Generate payment vouchers, invoices and receipts, ensuring each document complies with internal controls. • Perform daily reconciliations of cash balances, bank statements and subsidiary accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Oversee the accounts payable and receivable registers, confirming that supplier invoices are paid on time and customer balances are collected promptly. • Follow up with guests and corporate clients on overdue balances, supporting the finance team’s collection targets. • Process supplier payments, keep supplier master files current, and verify that all payments are authorized. • Assist the payroll team in preparing staff salaries, statutory deductions and related compliance filings. • Contribute to stock‑taking exercises and cost‑control initiatives by reconciling inventory records with financial data. • Prepare periodic financial reports, assist in budget preparation and provide variance analysis for management review. • Maintain an organized filing system for all accounting paperwork, both physical and electronic, to facilitate audit readiness. • Collaborate closely with hotel management to ensure financial policies are adhered to and suggest improvements where needed. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will bring a blend of formal education, practical experience and personal integrity. • A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. • CPA Part II qualification or higher is considered a strong advantage. • At least three years of hands‑on accounting or finance experience, preferably within the hospitality sector. • Proficiency with accounting software packages and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Excellent analytical abilities, strong organisational habits and a proven track record of solving problems independently. • High ethical standards, confidentiality and meticulous attention to detail. • Ability to work autonomously, meet strict deadlines and communicate effectively with both finance colleagues and hotel management. If you are ready to apply your accounting expertise in a thriving hotel environment, submit your application through CareerLink Africa today.