Our client, a growing group of four franchised restaurants based in Nairobi, is looking for a hands-on and qualified
Restaurant Group Junior Accountant
to oversee the full accounting function across the business.
The role will be responsible for financial controls, reporting, supplier and stock management, tax compliance, and ensuring accurate financial records across all restaurant locations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage supplier and accounts payable processes, including approved supplier management, supplier reconciliations, supplier statements, pricing reviews, and timely processing of supplier payments.
Oversee stock control across all restaurant locations by conducting regular stocktakes, reviewing daily stock counts, investigating variances, and working with operations teams to strengthen inventory controls and manage costs.
Monitor daily cash, card, and delivery aggregator collections, ensuring restaurant banking reconciles accurately with POS reports, banking slips, and third-party statements, and promptly investigating any discrepancies.
Maintain accurate accounting records in the accounting system, including purchases, sales, expenses, banking transactions, and other financial entries, and prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and financial analysis for management.
Manage tax and statutory compliance, including preparation of monthly VAT returns and reconciliations, reconciliation of VAT balances against KRA iTax data, withholding tax filings, and resolution of any discrepancies.
Monitor the timely renewal of restaurant licences, statutory permits, and other regulatory requirements while maintaining complete and accurate financial documentation for audits and inspections.
Supervise the stock controller and work closely with restaurant management and operations teams to strengthen financial controls, improve operational efficiency, and support management with financial and commercial decision-making.
Key Requirements
CPA (K), ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification accounting experience, preferably within the hospitality, restaurant, retail, or multi-site operations sector.
Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online and financial reporting.
Good working knowledge of Kenyan VAT, withholding tax, KRA iTax, and statutory compliance requirements.
Experience in stock control, supplier management, cash and banking reconciliations, and financial controls.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with a hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
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