Hotel Financial Controller Job in Kenya

Financial Controller

A well established 4 Star Hotel in Nairobi is seeking for an outstanding individual to fill the position of financial controller with immediate effect.

Job Summary

To provide comprehensive financial and decision support to the company through a wide variety of financially focused work and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to directly increase profitability and contribute effectively to business decisions

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow and forecasting by developing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism
• Develop and monitor adequate internal control over revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of the hotel
• Provide financial oversight of the capital expenditure process.
• Oversee internal daily audits of cash deposits, transfers and the preparation/monitoring of the Capital budget.
• Ensures implementation and compliance of policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
• Day to day running of the finance department
• Work very closely with the management to keep tight control over working capital
• Manage the purchase function

Reporting Line

The holder of this position functionally reports to the Group Head of Accounts while administratively he/she will report to the Managing Director – Operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (accounting option)
• CPA (K)/ACCA qualification
• Must be conversant with Sun & Opera accounting systems.
• At least 3 years ‘experience in direct supervision and management in hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of insurance, employee benefits, claims and liability.
• Ability to effectively lead a team of professionals

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to:

hr@manrik.com before closure of business on 22nd March 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.