Cerullo & Associates
← Accounting & Finance

Know where your money stands.

We help hospitality businesses keep their financial records in order, reconcile POS sales, track food and beverage costs, and stay on top of tax.

What you get

Accounting & Finance

  • POS sales reconciliation
  • Food and beverage cost visibility
  • Tax returns filed on time
  • Actionable management reports
The problem

You shouldn't have to guess what the numbers mean.

You need to know what is coming in, what is going out and where the business stands. But when records are behind, transactions haven't been reconciled or reports aren't clear, getting a straight answer becomes difficult. We help you get the financial side of the business in order.

What we handle

What’s included

Cerullo can help with the day-to-day financial work behind your business.

  • 01

    Records & Receipts

    Keep financial records, receipts, and invoices organized and audit-ready.

  • 02

    Reconciliation

    Reconcile daily POS, cash, bank, monthly and yearly transactions and report findings.

  • 03

    Financial Reports & Statements

    Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheets, and management reports for a clearer view of the business.

  • 04

    Tax Returns & KRA Compliance

    Handle VAT by the 20th, PAYE by the 9th, corporation tax, and eTIMS validation.

  • 05

    Invoices & Payables

    Process supplier invoices, track payables, and keep financial transactions moving.

  • 06

    Budgets & Cash Flow

    Assist with budget planning, liquidity forecasting, and margin control.

  • 07

    Menu & Dish Costing

    Cost dishes to the gram, track food and beverage costs, and understand true dish margins.

  • 08

    Stock & Inventory Control

    Counting discipline, store room control points, and monthly variance reporting to stop shrinkage.

  • 09

    Financial Analysis & Compliance

    Analyse operational financial data to support business decisions and maintain statutory compliance.

Built for hospitality

Hospitality has its own financial pressures.

Daily sales, perishable stock, supplier invoices, inventory movements and wage bills all need to be accounted for. We understand the operational rhythms of hospitality businesses and give you numbers you can act on the next morning.

The Numbers Should Help You Run The Business

Financial information is useful when it helps you answer practical questions:

  • Where is the money going?: Clear visibility into all cash outflows and operational expenditures.

  • What is costing the business?: Understand unit economics, supplier costs, and cost leakages.

  • What does cash flow look like?: Forward-looking tracking so you anticipate liquidity needs.

  • What needs attention?: Actionable financial data to support strategic decisions and profit growth.

Who This Is For

Built for hospitality businesses.

Whether you need help keeping your records in order, preparing reports, managing tax work or understanding your financial position, we can start with the problem.

  • Hotels

    Departmental accounts, multi-site reporting, and statutory tax compliance.

  • Restaurants

    Daily POS sales reconciliations, dish costing, and supplier payables tracking.

  • Cafés

    Batch recipe costing, daily wastage control, and barista wage ratios.

  • Bakeries

    Ingredient yield management, production margin tracking, and inventory controls.

  • Bars & Lounges

    Pour cost tracking, beverage inventory reconciliation, and cash handling controls.

  • Hospitality Groups

    Centralised management accounts, outlet P&L comparisons, and standard financial controls.

How we start

Start with what needs attention.

You don't need to figure out which accounting service you need before contacting us. Tell us what's happening. We'll understand the situation, identify what needs attention and discuss the right way forward.

FAQ

Questions about Accounting & Finance?

What accounting services does Cerullo provide?
We handle daily sales reconciliation, POS tracking, food and beverage cost reporting, and KRA tax filing.
Can you help with tax returns?
Yes. Tax return preparation and filing are part of the documented Accounting & Finance service.
Can you help us understand our financial performance?
Yes. Cerullo's service includes financial reporting and analysis to help businesses use financial information when making operational decisions.
Do I need to know exactly what service I need?
No. Start by telling us what is happening in the business. We can discuss what needs attention.

Let’s get your establishment in order.

Built for cafes, restaurants, lodges and hotels. Meet us face to face, online or on WhatsApp, and we’ll get to work right away.

  • Hospitality specialists
  • We start right away
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