Head of Finance at Sheer Logic

The successful candidate will be fully in charge and ensure hotel financial resources are managed professionally, safeguarded from possible loss and utilised optimally.

Head of Finance Job Key Duties

• Continually reviewing and upgrading accounting systems and procedures in line with the company’s operating systems, internal control requirements and shareholder instructions.
• Put the necessary financial plans in place, including budgets and implementing appropriate budgetary controls.
• Support the Group General Manager in each business unit with their strategic planning and business review process.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and statements, monitor working capital and manage cash balances by initiating/executing appropriate actions including the investment of excess cash and inter-account transfers.
• Develop income and expenditure accounts and tax returns.
• Produce periodic and ad hoc management reports as required in line with IFRS.
• Analyse variances, explore potential problems with Department Heads and identify solutions.
• Support investment projects by providing inputs to the budgeting process and analysis of projections.
• Periodically conduct stock takes and value the Group’s stocks for purposes of reporting.
• Support Managers with costing process
• Manage foreign accounts and ensure that foreign currency holding levels are maintained at an optimal standard that enables the company to meet spending commitments.
• Generate treasury reports and bring up issues that need action.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial and management reports
• Ensure that the company complies with the country’s laws relating to corporate and other taxes, including accurate computation, declaration and payment.
• Set and evaluate performance standards for departmental staff.
• Maintain relationships with the company’s banks, suppliers and other service providers so as to ensure that the company receives timely, quality and cost efficient services at all times.

Qualifications for the Head of Finance Job

• Degree in accounting or financial management.
• CPA (K) or the equivalent
• 8 years’ experience from the hospitality industry
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Experience in planning, budgeting and costing
• Experience with Oracle hospitality systems (Opera, MC, Sun, etc) is a must.