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Career Opportunity: Unit Accountant - Hotel Pre-opening at GAP Recruitment Services Limited (Nairobi, Kenya)

 

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GAP Recruitment Services Limited is hiring on behalf of a premium, upcoming hospitality destination for a full-time Unit Accountant (Hotel Pre-opening) position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Position Overview

  • Job Title: Unit Accountant - (Hotel Pre-opening)
  • Employer: GAP Recruitment Services Limited (on behalf of a premium hospitality destination combining luxury serviced apartments and hotel amenities)
  • Industry: Hospitality and Tourism
  • Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Salary: Competitive salary
  • Posted Date: 4 Sep 2026
  • Application Deadline: 9th September 2026 (Portal listing indicates closes 4 Oct 2026)
  • Reports To: General Manager

Job Summary

The Unit Accountant will oversee the property's daily financial operations. During the pre-opening phase, you will design financial workflows, implement accounting systems, and manage initial procurement tracking. Post-launch, you will lead budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, tax compliance, and cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pre-Opening Phase: Set up property management (PMS) and accounting systems integration, establish internal controls and operating procedures, track pre-opening expenses against the approved launch budget, and assist in vendor registration and procurement validation.
  • Daily Operations & Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, manage accounts receivable and payable, oversee daily night audit and bank reconciliations, and supervise income audit processes for rooms, F&B, and other revenue streams.
  • Compliance & Strategy: Ensure full compliance with KRA tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax), manage payroll processing and statutory deductions, coordinate annual internal and external audits, and analyze financial data for cost-saving insights.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
  • Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA qualification.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience specifically within the hospitality sector (hotels or serviced apartments). Hospitality pre-opening experience is an added advantage.
  • Skills: Proficiency in hospitality software (Opera, Fidelio, Sun Systems) and standard accounting packages (QuickBooks, Sage), strong understanding of Kenyan tax laws, and excellent Excel and communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV directly through the official Gap Recruitment Services Website:

👉 Click Here to Apply via Gap Recruitment Careers Portal

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