&Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, work tirelessly, and have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care of the sustainability of our communities and environment. Every single ‘&Beyonder’ makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason, we choose ‘&Beyonders’ very carefully – they are the strength and the future of this company.

The Financial Accountant in overseeing and managing all financial and stock controls, forecasts and certain administrative duties pertaining to staff and lodge financial issues.  Additionally, the Financial Accountant oversees the operations, accounts and stores staff.

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

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