Finance Manager at Kamel Park Hotel

Reporting to: General Manager

Overall Purpose

We are looking for a reliable Finance Manager that will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans. To be successful in this role, you should have experience crafting financial strategies and managing accounting teams.
The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities: (Key duties)

• Ensure timely preparation of management and financial accounts/reports as per the set policies
• Ensure timely monthly payroll processing, NHIF, PAYE on set deadlines
• Preparation of tax computation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual returns (includes VAT, Corporate Tax, Withholding tax)
• Oversee Stocks Management by getting all reconciliations (daily, monthly)
• Advising the Management on the financial strength of the Hotel
• Training of new and existing staff for career development
• Motivating and providing direction to the staff in the department
• Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results
• Approve or reject budgets
• Conduct risk management
• Supervise a team of Accountants
• Allocate resources and manage cash flows
• Conduct profit and cost analyses
• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
• Consult board members about funding options
• Recommend cost-reducing solutions
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Education, Experience and Knowledge: (Hospitality Industry)

Academic Qualification

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus
• Membership with ICPAK required

Experience

• Proven work experience as a Finance Manager, Head of Finance or similar role with 7 years’ experience, 4 years to be in leadership position
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Proficiency in accounting software

Personal Attributes

• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership abilities

Disclaimer: The job description is not the exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.