Responsible for processing supplier invoices, verifying payments, reconciling accounts, maintaining financial records, and ensuring timely settlement of outstanding bills. Requires a relevant qualification in accounting, finance. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Role Purpose:
To
ensure the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of supplier invoices and
payments, while maintaining proper financial records, supporting cash-flow
management, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial
controls.
Key Responsibilities
(include
but are not limited to):
- Bank all the income in the Hotel (cash, currency and cheques) on a
daily basis.
- Answer all vendor inquiries and reconcile weekly/monthly statements.
- Assist with supplier calls, inquiries and disputes.
- Prepare month-end reconciliations of Accounts Payable.
- Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports, including (without
limitation) creditors’ ageing reports and reconciliation reports.
- Process and prepare weekly cheque payments, obtain the authorizing
signature, and file.
- Assist in liaising with vendors and suppliers to resolve payment
discrepancies, negotiate payment terms and ensure timely payment.
- Reconcile accounts and assist with audits as required.
- Post daily banking in SunSystems.
- Reconcile the prepayments account in SunSystems.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial
regulations; proficient in MS Office, i.e., Excel and Word, and hotel
finance systems such as Micros, Opera, Materials Control, and SunSystems.
- Numbers-oriented with excellent organizational skills and a high
attention to detail; capable of spreadsheet formulation and data analysis.
- Effective verbal and written communicator with the ability to
interact professionally across departments and with guests.
- Maintains high standards of ethics and professionalism; able to
manage difficult situations.
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal/external
customers, both in written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize
workload, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Able to deal with the general public, customers, associates, and
government officials with tact and courtesy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or its equivalent.
- At least CPA Part II.
- 3 years of working experience as an Accounts Payable Officer in a
4-5-star hotel, preferably with an international brand.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter,
CV and supporting documents to careersnssb@swiss-belhotel.com
by 11th September 2026.
