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15 Nov 2023

Chief Accountant at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

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Job Description

The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high. The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction.

Summary

Are you a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for finance and accounting in the hospitality industry? We are looking for you!

What is in it for you:

  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
  • Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
  • Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance and Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

  • Organize and direct the team to supervise all revenues and expenses, as well as all inventories.
  • Responsible for managing the day-to-day financial reporting and controlling requirements of the departments and will be required to review and analyze management accounts.
  • To plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of the personnel involved in accounting and other financial functions of the organization.
  • Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve financial performance.
  • Maintain an account of all the transactions of the organization.
  • Responsible for budget and cost controls, financial analysis, accounting practices and reports.
  • Any matter which may affect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
  • Assist Cluster DOF in preparation of Annual Budgets

Financial & Operational Management:

  • Identify optimal, cost-effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
  • Preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts.
  • Monitor budgetary and key performance indicator movements.
  • Ensure to liaise with the company auditors and regulators.
  • To develop the financial reporting and accounting systems.
  • Responsible for all financial and accounting functions of the organization.
  • Ensure to manage the development of accounting admissions, credit/collections and internal control policies.
  • Recommend to the management on the issues related to Stock Management and Inventory controlling.
  • Prepare periodical Management Information Reports.
  • Performs all other functions as assigned by Management.
  • Ensure to take the responsibility for maintaining accurate records.
  • Providing effective financial controlling & also implement Control systems

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

  • A graduate degree in business or CPA (K)
  • 3 years’ experience in a similar position within the hospitality industry.
  • Previous experience financial reports, P&L and balance sheet.
  • Prior experience working with Accounting Systems and POS (Sun, Opera, Micros,Silverware)
  • Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behavior, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness.
  • Ability to accept responsibility.
  • Self-confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity.
  • Ability to enhance organizational performance.
  • Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively.
  • Propensity to recognize and acknowledge other people’ ideas


Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 30 November. 2023





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