Good with numbers? Great with people? Ready to make an impact? Your next career opportunity awaits at The Social House!
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 a detail-oriented, organised and proactive Assistant Accounts Receivables Accountant / Credit Controller to join our Finance team.
If you enjoy working with numbers, building professional relationships, solving problems and keeping things on track, this is your opportunity to grow your accounting career in one of Nairobi’s distinctive lifestyle hospitality brands.
About the Role
As part of our Finance team, you’ll play an important role in keeping customer accounts accurate, improving collection follow-ups and ensuring outstanding payments are managed effectively.
Working closely with the Accounts Receivables Accountant / Credit Controller and reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll gain hands-on experience in accounts receivable, credit control, collections, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Your work will help strengthen cash flow, support sound financial controls and keep our business moving forward.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Accounts Receivable & Customer Accounts
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and debtor accounts.
Assist with processing customer invoices, credit notes, receipts and related transactions.
Review billing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepare customer statements and reconcile customer accounts.
Investigate billing discrepancies, unidentified payments and outstanding balances.
Ensure all customer transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported.
2. Credit Control & Collections
Monitor outstanding balances, debtor ageing and agreed credit terms.
Follow up on overdue accounts through professional calls, emails and other communication channels.
Track collection activities and customer payment commitments.
Assist in monitoring customer credit limits and payment terms.
Escalate long-outstanding or disputed accounts for timely resolution.
Support effective credit control procedures and collection strategies.
3. Hotel Billing & Revenue
Review daily revenue reports to support accurate revenue recording.
Verify billing from Front Office, Reservations, Restaurants and Bars.
Assist with reviewing credit transactions, city ledger postings and account transfers.
Work with operational teams to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
Ensure credit invoices are supported by the required documentation.
4. Reconciliations & Financial Accounting
Assist with customer account, debtor and bank receipt reconciliations.
Investigate unmatched transactions and resolve discrepancies.
Reconcile Accounts Receivable control accounts with the General Ledger.
Support month-end closing activities and preparation of receivables schedules.
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
5. Reporting & Audit Support
Prepare debtor ageing, collection and outstanding balance reports.
Assist with customer statements and expected collections information for cash flow planning.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation.
Respond to audit queries relating to accounts receivable.
Ensure records are properly filed and maintained in line with company procedures.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is ready to take ownership of their work, learn from experienced finance professionals and develop the skills needed to build a successful accounting career.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from a recognised institution.
CPA(K) Part I or above, or an equivalent accounting qualification, is an…