Assistant Director of Finance at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Job description

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our financial operations thrive with the commitment of Colleagues and Leaders who model our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment. Showcase your leadership and numerical strengths as Assistant Director of Finance, where your accuracy and attention to detail will inspire the same qualities in your team members.

Hotel Overview

With magnificent view of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort's 120 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Originally the retreat of movie star and club founder, William Holden, the Club's illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bill Crosby.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Supervise the day to day activities of the Accounting department including Receiving and Stores; ensuring all standards are followed
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completions of month-end functions
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Monitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis
• Coordinate and ensure that all daily reports are issued timely and accurately
• Monitor the accounting control procedures
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Participate in the recruitment and training of new Colleagues supervisors
• Assist in the financial audit preparation
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenues and expenses
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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 preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible and 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: Eligible to work in Kenya