Junior Accountant (Restaurant Industry) at Nexus Staffing Solutions

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing restaurant located in Village Market, Nairobi, is seeking a Junior Accountant with a strong background in financial management and reporting. The successful candidate will ensure accurate bookkeeping, cash flow tracking, and performance reporting to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile sales from multiple outlets and delivery platforms (Uber Eats, Glovo, in-store, website) using QuickBooks
• Track and categorize income and expenses by channel and outlet
• Manage delayed payments from third-party aggregators
• Oversee petty cash, supplier, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly profit & loss statements, cash flow forecasts, and management reports
• Monitor food costs and assist in budgeting and payroll allocations
• Maintain financial records and support internal audits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years' accounting experience, ideally in the hospitality sector
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA Section 3 or higher

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong organizational abilities