Numbers matter. Relationships matter. Getting it right matters. Are you ready to make an impact?
At The Social House , we’re more than a hotel. We’re a collection of experiences, stories and spaces designed to inspire connection.
From our award-winning restaurants and vibrant events to our thoughtfully curated guest experiences, we bring together creativity, culture and exceptional hospitality to create something distinctive.
We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and results-driven Accounts Payables Accountant to join our Finance team.
If you’re passionate about financial accuracy, enjoy building strong supplier relationships and thrive on keeping financial operations running smoothly, this is your opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic hospitality environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the hotel’s Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices, payments and financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed timelines.
Beyond managing payments, you’ll play an important role in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting statutory compliance, improving reconciliation processes and providing reliable financial information to support business decisions.
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just process transactions, but understands the importance of accuracy, accountability and effective financial management.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
1. Accounts Payable & Supplier Management
Manage the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments and related accounting transactions.
Maintain supplier accounts, statements and reconciliation records.
Prepare and circulate supplier ageing reports, monitor outstanding balances and follow up on discrepancies.
Prepare monthly payment schedules and ensure payments are processed in line with approved procedures.
Prepare and issue cheques and maintain the cheque issue register.
Monitor supplier credit limits and agreed payment terms.
Respond to supplier payment queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Create and maintain supplier accounts in the accounting system, following the required approval procedures.
Maintain organised supplier pending and paid files, ensuring all transactions are fully supported by appropriate documentation.
2. Financial Accounting & Reporting
Generate Invoice Control in Materials Control and transfer transactions to Back-Office/SUN Financial.
Prepare the daily Cash Position Report.
Post receipts and cheque payments in SUN Financial.
Post payroll journals and reconcile payroll control accounts in the General Ledger.
Manage and reconcile the payables bank account and relevant General Ledger balances.
Maintain complete and accurate accounting records and supporting schedules.
Support financial reporting, departmental budgeting and budgetary controls.
3. Tax & Statutory Compliance
Prepare and verify schedules for applicable statutory returns and payments, including VAT, Withholding VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, NSSF, Tourism Levy, Corporate Tax, Import Taxes and other statutory obligations.
Ensure statutory returns and payments are accurately processed and submitted within the required timelines.
Maintain complete documentation supporting tax computations, filings and payments.
Monitor relevant changes in Kenyan tax legislation and statutory requirements to support ongoing compliance.
4. Audit & Internal Controls
Coordinate and support Accounts Payable-related internal and external audit requirements.
Provide accurate financial records and supporting documentation for audit reviews.
Follow up on audit queries and ensure timely resolution.
Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
Identify discrepancies, control weaknesses and potential financial risks, escalating issues appropriately.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a qualified accounting professional with…