Restaurant Accountant

Summit Recruitment & Search Africa

Our client, a growing group of four franchised restaurants based in Nairobi, is seeking a qualified and hands-on Restaurant Accountant to oversee the full accounting function across the business.

This role is well-suited to a proactive accounting professional with hospitality experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operational environment. The successful candidate will work closely with restaurant management and supervise a stock controller to ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and full compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting function for the restaurant group, ensuring accuracy, strong financial controls, and timely reporting

• Manage supplier accounts, including reconciliations, batch payments, pricing reviews, and VAT withholding compliance

• Supervise stock control processes, including regular stocktakes, variance investigations, and cost control improvements

• Review daily cash, card, and delivery platform banking to ensure accurate revenue recording and reconciliations

• Capture and maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online for purchases, sales, expenses, and banking

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and operational reports for management review

• Manage tax and statutory compliance, including VAT returns, reconciliations, and KRA iTax submissions

• Oversee licensing, audits, and financial documentation while supervising the Stock Controller and supporting operational teams

• Key Qualifications

• Diploma or a Degree in a related field.

• Professional accounting qualification: CPA (K), ACCA, or CIMA

• Post-qualification experience, preferably in hospitality.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability