EN - Director of Finance Job in Kenya

EN – Director of Finance

Job Description

Director of Finance

• Your leadership as Director of Finance will inspire your team
  to be brand ambassadors, provides strategic leadership, functional
  guidance and valuable insights to operations leaders and department heads
  for optimal business decision. You will interact with hotel’s legal
  counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and
  government banks to effectively control the assets of the business. The
  Director of Finance will be a highly motivated team player with strong
  accounting, communication, business presentation, analytical skills and
  strong systems background.

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
General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are
not limited to the following: 

• Preparation of the financial statements within the corporate
  closing schedule and according to the Accor Policies and Procedures,
  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Uniform System of
  Accounts.


• Analysis and interpretation of the financial results in order
  to assist and advise the  Cluster General Manager, A3 (ownership
  representative) and the Accor Corporate Team when appropriate or in the
  absence of the Director of Finance.


• Maintain balance sheet analysis on at least a quarterly basis
  and preferably on a monthly basis with full supporting detail.


• Prepare accurate cash flow statements and projections on a
  monthly basis and on request.


• Maximize working capital and cash flow statements and
  projections on a monthly basis and on request.


• Ensure successful treasury cash management as set forth in
  the policies and procedures manual.


• Ensure compliance with management agreements and contracts
  and attendant legal documents.  Understanding how those documents
  translate into financial responsibilities and how they may effect both the
  hotel’s and Corporate’s financial position.

Competencies:

To perform the job
successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies to
perform the essential functions of this position.

• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves
  problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully


• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains
  confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to
  try new things.


• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and
  persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group
  presentation skills and conducts meetings.


• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling
  and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and
  interpret written information.


• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work
  activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.


• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and
  thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work
  environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent
  change, delays or unexpected events.


• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on
  time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits
  feedback to improve performance.


• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and
  personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and
  materials properly.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills
include:

• A graduate degree in business or equivalent.


• 5 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, Silverware

How to Apply

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