Director of Finance and Business Support at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Overview:  Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 165 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.

Summary of Responsibilities:

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

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Lead and manage the Accounting department and ensure all standards are followed
• 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
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Senior Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and relevant computer applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Visa Requirements: Incumbent must have legal authorization to live and work in Kenya.