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And Beyond, a company committed to caring for the land, wildlife, and people since 1991, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Financial Accountant to join our team. Our ethos, shared by over 2,000 &Beyonders daily, is to deliver extraordinary guest experiences while ensuring the sustainability of our communities and environment. We carefully select our team members, as they are the strength and future of our company.

As the Assistant Financial Accountant, you will oversee and manage all financial and stock controls, forecasts, and certain administrative duties pertaining to staff and lodge financial issues. You will also oversee the operations, accounts, and stores staff. This is a full-time position requiring a BA/BSc/HND or Professional Certificate, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the accounting field and inventory management.

Key Outputs:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurate recording and management of financial information for all business units, specifically Suyian Lodge.
• Maintaining and improving high financial standards and discipline.
• Management, mentorship, and training of account clerks.
• Meeting finance deadlines.
• Training staff from various backgrounds and skill levels.
• Collation and resolution of general ledger queries.
• Assisting the lodge Finance Controller on general queries.
• Reconciling various accounts, including clearing accounts and inter-lodge transactions.
• Interpretation and analysis of management accounts.
• Where applicable, participating 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.
• Assisting in monitoring controls within the lodges and conducting internal audits.
• Participating in the development and implementation of systems and procedures.
• Assisting in compiling budgets and quarterly re-forecasts.
• Assisting all staff with the Panstrat system.
• Reviewing and ensuring compliance of Front of House systems.
• Assisting with year-end audit.
• Reviewing and reporting capex spend to budget.
• Collation and accuracy of Sustainability Stats, compilation of sustainability statistics.
• Assisting in handling and coordinating with the Government on renewal of all camp operating licenses.
• Implementing and/or maintaining financial systems, processes, and procedures ensuring the accuracy of data extracted from multiple platforms.
• Monitoring the vehicle fleet through statistical reporting.
• Processing local financial transactions over accounts payable and accounts receivable at the lodge in compliance with group financial policies and procedures.
• Reconciliation of local supplier statements to the general ledger.
• Loading and reviewing all local creditors' payments.

Additional Duties:

• Preparing and submitting weekly cash flow requirements to Nairobi.
• Checking and approving all cheque payment vouchers emanating from the camp.
• Assisting in managing all payments paid via M-pesa platform in conformity with laid down procedures.
• Ensuring that all statutory audits (NEMA, Health and Safety, Fire, Motor Inspections, Public Health, Airstrip Inspections, and Eco Tourism audit) are done as they fall due.
• Compiling monthly payroll input schedules and ensuring payroll complies with the prevailing Employment Act and the Union collective bargaining agreement.
• Approving and checking all local orders prior to authorization by the General Manager.
• Ensuring optimal operation of the camp IT system and reporting any failures to the IT department.
• Compiling the monthly leave and off schedule and the physical stock count schedule.
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Values:

• Active recognition of &Beyonders at Suyian Lodge through Bateleur Awards.
• Driving and supporting andBeyond life initiatives.
• Driving sustainability initiatives and clean-ups.
• Driving and supporting community development projects in conjunction with the Africa Foundation.
• Implementing annual and monthly training plans in conjunction with the Financial Controller for the Accounts department, and structuring external training and exchanges with other andBeyond lodges where possible.

Skills and Experience 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.

If you are a passionate and skilled financial professional ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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