[Hiring] Assistant Financial Accountant @Wild Dreams

Role Description

A remote safari camp in Kenya's Laikipia region is looking for an experienced ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT to manage the property's full financial and stock control function. This is a hands-on role for someone who's comfortable working independently in a remote camp setting, managing accounts staff, and keeping tight financial discipline across a busy lodge operation. You'll be the go-to person for everything from ledger queries to payroll compliance, so strong technical skills and a steady head under pressure both matter here.

Qualifications

• CPA III qualification
• Bachelor of Commerce degree
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, including inventory management
• Completion of an Excel assessment at interview stage
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger reconciliation and management accounts
• Experience training and mentoring junior accounts staff
• Familiarity with statutory and compliance audits (health and safety, environmental, motor, and similar)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a remote setting

Requirements

• Oversee and manage all financial and stock controls for the property
• Manage, mentor, and train the accounts and stores team
• Reconcile accounts, including clearing accounts and inter-property transactions
• Interpret and analyse management accounts, reporting to the Financial Controller
• Process accounts payable and receivable in line with group policy
• Reconcile supplier statements and review local creditor payments
• Compile and submit weekly cash flow requirements to head office
• Prepare monthly payroll input, ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Manage capex reporting against budget
• Assist with budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and year-end audits
• Conduct internal audits and monitor internal controls
• Coordinate statutory and licence renewals with relevant authorities
• Oversee IT system uptime for the camp, escalating issues as needed
• Compile monthly leave schedules and physical stock counts