Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (KSLH) was incorporated in 1966. Kenya Tourist Development Corporation is the majority shareholder in this Company. KSLH owns and operates three properties, namely Mombasa Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Voi Safari Lodge, Tsavo East and Ngulia Safari Lodge, Tsavo West.
Owing to ongoing restructuring, the Board is seeking to fill two key management positions with dedicated, experienced and highly talented hospitality professionals who want to join the corporate management team based at the Company’s Headquarters, Mombasa.Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager, will be in charge of the overall accounting and financial management functions of the company. The job holder’s role will include the following:
 Formulate and implement best practice financial management strategies, policies and accounting systems.Participate in developing long-term corporate strategy and business plans.Provide guidance and expertise in formulation of forward budgets and cash flow projections for the Units and the Group.Organize and coordinate reviewing of performance against these.Design and implement systems and controls for monitoring financial processes and procedures.Direct, oversee and coordinate the work of UnitAccountants to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.Review and interpret the Units’ and the Group’s trading reports and financial statements. Advise senior Management and the Board on all financial matters including capital commitments and investment plans of the group.Develop and implement cost rationalization strategies to ensure reduction of overall operating costs.Serve as champion and link person to senior Management of KSLH for purposes of Performance Contract planning, negotiating, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.Train and develop accounting staff to ensure financial management functions and responsibilities are effectively and efficiently discharged to enhance financial integrity and safeguard company assets.Qualifications, competencies and experience:Bachelor of Commerce (accounting/finance option) or business related degree from a recognized university.Postgraduate qualification, especially MBA will be an added advantage.Professional accounting qualifications (CPA (K), ACCA).A Member in good standing of a known professional body.Strong computer skills (MS Office); demonstrated proficiency with common hotel software (FIDELIO FO, MICROS POS, MICROS Material Control, Finance SAP and Sun Accounting systems or similar ERP application)Minimum seven (7) years relevant experience in hotel/tourism or related service industry, three (3) of which must be at a senior financial management/leadership role. Hotel operations and systems expertise advantageous.Proven Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision making skills with good communication, negotiation and problem solving skills. Self-driven with high level of integrity.Practical knowledge and understanding of public sector financial management, regulations and practices.Reporting to the General Manager, he/she will provide HR strategic support to line management at core business units and at corporate level. Will lead and oversee the HR team in developing and implementing HR policies and initiatives aligned to Company Strategy.
As strategic partner and advisor, will ensure efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of innovative, value-adding HR programmes, processes and practices and help create a high-performance work culture in KSLH.
 Key duties and responsibilitiesParticipate in formulation and continual evaluation of business driven HR strategies, policies, plans and practices.Prepare annual budgets for HR and oversee their implementation and control.Participate in the annual performance contracting and lead the preparation and execution of HR work plans for each Unit and at Corporate levelLead and direct line management on key HR functions including HR planning and staffing, induction/orientation, on-the-job training, deployment, performance appraisal, motivation, reward/retention, discipline and grievance handling, employee health, safety and welfare.Plan and execute effective HR development programmes and build a highly skilled human resourceEstablish and nurture cordial employee/employer relationships and help cultivate positive IR.Qualifications, competencies and experienceFirst degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration with a bias in Human Resource Management.Post graduate diploma in HR.Postgraduate qualifications, especially in HR Management or MBA will be an added advantage.Member in good standing of an HR practitioners’ professional body such as IHRM (K).Minimum seven (7) years relevant HR Generalist experience with at least 3 years at senior management level. Experience in the Hospitality industry advantageous.Excellent knowledge of Kenyan Labour Laws and hotel sector labour relations. Fluency in English and Kiswahili.Proficiency in MS office applications and HRIS software.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions and you can demonstrate that your knowledge, skills, abilities and work experience match the criteria given, please submit your application with a detailed CV attaching copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, stating current position, current remuneration package, three professionals referees, email and telephone contacts to the address shown below by close of business on Friday, 15th February 2013.
Managing Director
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
Utalii House, 11th Floor
P.O. Box 42013 - 00100 GPO, Only short listed applicants will be contacted.KSLH is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (KSLH) was incorporated in 1966. Kenya Tourist Development Corporation is the majority shareholder in this Company. KSLH owns and operates three properties, namely Mombasa Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Voi Safari Lodge, Tsavo East and Ngulia Safari Lodge, Tsavo West.
Owing to ongoing restructuring, the Board is seeking to fill two key management positions with dedicated, experienced and highly talented hospitality professionals who want to join the corporate management team based at the Company’s Headquarters, Mombasa.Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager, will be in charge of the overall accounting and financial management functions of the company. The job holder’s role will include the following:
 Formulate and implement best practice financial management strategies, policies and accounting systems.Participate in developing long-term corporate strategy and business plans.Provide guidance and expertise in formulation of forward budgets and cash flow projections for the Units and the Group.Organize and coordinate reviewing of performance against these.Design and implement systems and controls for monitoring financial processes and procedures.Direct, oversee and coordinate the work of UnitAccountants to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.Review and interpret the Units’ and the Group’s trading reports and financial statements. Advise senior Management and the Board on all financial matters including capital commitments and investment plans of the group.Develop and implement cost rationalization strategies to ensure reduction of overall operating costs.Serve as champion and link person to senior Management of KSLH for purposes of Performance Contract planning, negotiating, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.Train and develop accounting staff to ensure financial management functions and responsibilities are effectively and efficiently discharged to enhance financial integrity and safeguard company assets.Qualifications, competencies and experience:Bachelor of Commerce (accounting/finance option) or business related degree from a recognized university.Postgraduate qualification, especially MBA will be an added advantage.Professional accounting qualifications (CPA (K), ACCA).A Member in good standing of a known professional body.Strong computer skills (MS Office); demonstrated proficiency with common hotel software (FIDELIO FO, MICROS POS, MICROS Material Control, Finance SAP and Sun Accounting systems or similar ERP application)Minimum seven (7) years relevant experience in hotel/tourism or related service industry, three (3) of which must be at a senior financial management/leadership role. Hotel operations and systems expertise advantageous.Proven Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision making skills with good communication, negotiation and problem solving skills. Self-driven with high level of integrity.Practical knowledge and understanding of public sector financial management, regulations and practices.Reporting to the General Manager, he/she will provide HR strategic support to line management at core business units and at corporate level. Will lead and oversee the HR team in developing and implementing HR policies and initiatives aligned to Company Strategy.
As strategic partner and advisor, will ensure efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of innovative, value-adding HR programmes, processes and practices and help create a high-performance work culture in KSLH.
 Key duties and responsibilitiesParticipate in formulation and continual evaluation of business driven HR strategies, policies, plans and practices.Prepare annual budgets for HR and oversee their implementation and control.Participate in the annual performance contracting and lead the preparation and execution of HR work plans for each Unit and at Corporate levelLead and direct line management on key HR functions including HR planning and staffing, induction/orientation, on-the-job training, deployment, performance appraisal, motivation, reward/retention, discipline and grievance handling, employee health, safety and welfare.Plan and execute effective HR development programmes and build a highly skilled human resourceEstablish and nurture cordial employee/employer relationships and help cultivate positive IR.Qualifications, competencies and experienceFirst degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration with a bias in Human Resource Management.Post graduate diploma in HR.Postgraduate qualifications, especially in HR Management or MBA will be an added advantage.Member in good standing of an HR practitioners’ professional body such as IHRM (K).Minimum seven (7) years relevant HR Generalist experience with at least 3 years at senior management level. Experience in the Hospitality industry advantageous.Excellent knowledge of Kenyan Labour Laws and hotel sector labour relations. Fluency in English and Kiswahili.Proficiency in MS office applications and HRIS software.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions and you can demonstrate that your knowledge, skills, abilities and work experience match the criteria given, please submit your application with a detailed CV attaching copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, stating current position, current remuneration package, three professionals referees, email and telephone contacts to the address shown below by close of business on Friday, 15th February 2013.
Managing Director
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
Utalii House, 11th Floor
P.O. Box 42013 - 00100 GPO, Only short listed applicants will be contacted.KSLH is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (“KSLH”) was incorporated in 1966 and operates hotels and lodges located in premier tourist locations. Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC), Mt Lodges Ltd and Kenya Wildlife Services are the shareholders in this Company. KTDC is the majority shareholder. We own and manage Mombasa Beach Hotel, Ngulia Safari Lodge and Voi Safari Lodge. We are seeking to recruit energetic, self-driven, results-oriented sales & marketing executives to be deployed at Mombasa and Nairobi Offices.
 Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager, the sales team will be actively involved in direct sales of accommodation, conferencing, food & beverage facilities and other services to various key accounts across identified market segments. The role requires talented marketing professionals with proven sales promotion experience and proficiency in execution of innovative marketing initiatives.Diploma in Sales & Marketing from a recognized institution and membership in a recognized professional bodyAmbitious, confident, dynamic, pleasant, presentable, well-spoken, team-oriented professionalsExcellent hotel/lodge product knowledge, outstanding verbal and written communication, highly-developed negotiation and presentation skillsExperience of 5 years with a proven track record in meeting sales targets while in a similar position within the hospitality industry.Advanced computer skills - MS Office Suite, use of email, internet and social mediaProficiency in foreign languages of key source markets advantageousAge: 25 to45 yearsIf you meet the above criteria, please submit your application to the address below together with a detailed CV, attaching copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, stating current position, current remuneration, experience and names of at least 2 professional referees; including fixed telephone/mobile contacts and email address.
Email: vacancy@kenya-safari.co.ke
Deadline for acceptance of applications: close of business on Friday 27 July 2012. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. KSLH is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (“KSLH”) was incorporated ¡n 1966.

Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC), Mt Lodges Ltd and Kenya Wildlife Services are the shareholders in this Company. KTDC ¡s the majority shareholder.

KSLH has as its primary mandate the provision of premium hotel and game lodge facilities and hospitality services. KSLH owns and operates Mombasa Beach Hotel, Ngulia Safari Lodge and Voi Safari Lodge.

The Board of Directors seeks to recruit a dynamic results-oriented marketing professional to be responsible for the development and implementation of superior marketing strategies in order to achieve sales targets and maximize revenues and profits.

Job Profile

Reporting to the General Manager and liaising closely with Unit Managers, post holder will develop and implement annual sales plans, marketing budgets and associated working plans to achieve set goals.

He/she will direct, coordinate and oversee the activities of all sales personnel engaged in company sales and marketing programmes and initiatives.

Responsible for marketing the company’s three units, the role requires a dynamic, results-oriented professional who is well acquainted with both local and international tourist markets.

Person Profile

Education & qualifications: First Degree in hotel/hospitality management, marketing or business related field.Postgraduate diploma in Marketing (CIM, ABE, MSK, PRSK etc).
Be of high professional and ethical standing.Five to Seven (5 - 7) years post-qualification experience in a challenging environment three (3) of which should be at senior management.Highly computer literate (MS Office Suite) and proficiency in Fidelio Front Office PMS or similar industry applications advantageous.Excellent communication skills. Multilingual, in addition to English fluent in at least two other European languages of the key tourism source markets.If you believe you clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, attaching copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, stating current position, current remuneration, experience, names of at least 3 professional referees, e-mail address and telephone contacts to the following address:

General Manager (KSLH),
P.O Box 90414-80100,
Mombasa

Email: vacancy@kenya-safari.co.ke

To be considered your application, quoting reference KSLH/SMM/02/2011 , must reach us by close of business on Wednesday 7 December 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

KSLH is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (KSLH) is a renowned key player in the Kenya Tourism sector and is committed to continued improvement of its properties in unique locations.

KSLH is looking for a qualified, experienced and highly talented finance professional to join the team of senior management at corporate head quarters located at Mombasa Beach Hotel.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager, will be in charge of the overall accounting and financial management functions of the company.

The job holder’s role will include the following:

Key Result Areas

Formulate and implement best practice financial management strategies, policies and accounting systems. Participate in developing long-term corporate strategy and business plans.Provide guidance and expertise in formulation of forward budgets and cash flow projections for the units and the group. Organize and coordinate reviewing of performance against these.Direct, oversee and coordinate the work of Unit Accountants to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.Review and interpret the Units’ and the Group’s trading reports and financial statements. Advise senior management and the Board on all financial matters including capital commitments and investment plans of the group.Develop and implement cost rationalization strategies to ensure reduction of overall operating costs.Serve as champion and link person to senior management of KSLH for purposes of Performance Contract planning, negotiating, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.Train and develop accounting staff to ensure financial management functions and responsibilities are effectively and efficiently discharged to enhance financial integrity and safeguard company assets.Qualifications, competencies and experience:
Bachelor of Commerce (accounting/finance option) or business related degreeProfessional accounting qualifications (CPA (K), ACCA, ACA, CIMA).Member of a professional body in good standingStrong computer skills (MS Office); hands-on capabilities with common hotel software (FIDELIO FO, F & B MICROS & POS, SUN-MICROS back office accounting system or similar ERP application)10 years track record in hotel/tourism or related services industry three (3) of which must be at a senior financial management/leadership role.Hotel operations and systems expertise advantageous.Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Outstanding problem solving and report writing skills. Self-driven with high level of integrityDemonstrated practical knowledge of public sector financial management regulations and practicesIf you believe you are the right candidate for this position and demonstrate that your knowledge, skills, abilities and work experience match the criteria above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating current position, current remuneration package, email and telephone contacts to the address shown below.

To be considered you application must be received by close of business on Tuesday 19 July 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

General Manager (KSLH),
P.O Box 90414-80100, Mombasa
Email: vacancy kenya-safari.co.ke

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