Chief Accountant at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

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.

What will you be doing:

• Support Director of Finance in managing the finance team, providing leadership and direction to the accounts payables and Income audit functions


• Be responsible for ensuring all finance operations are in line with Internal Audit policies


• Ensure all Finance Operations are in line with applicable legislation and external audit requirement


• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completions and manage the month-end process


• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures


• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports


• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures


• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met


• Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year end close


• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures


• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs


• Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required


• Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process


• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses


• Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues


• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.


• Professional Finance or Accounting Certification (i.e. CPA).


• Four (4) years or more experience in Finance, preferably within a premium property in a similar role


• Excellent knowledge of finance processes and policies, cost control and fund management optimization.


• Good understanding of core hotelier operations and the luxury hospitality industry.


• Strong budgeting, financial planning and financial modelling skills.


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information

• You will enroll in the workplace pension scheme


• Private medical insurance as per Hotel offering


• Be part of creating the historic story of rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo that was heading toward extinction.


• Working with a hotel rich in history and known for exemplary services while growing your career


• Employee Benefits Card offering discounted rates in Accor Worldwide


• Learning programs through our Academies


• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!


• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility Activities, like Planet 21.

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