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  • Posted: Mar 13, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high. The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction.
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    Accounts Assistant

    Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance and Business Support or his designate, the Accounts Assistant is generally responsible for tax management and payments follow-up.

    What is in it for you:

    • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
    • Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
    • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
    • Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

    What you will be doing:

    Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance and Business Support or his designate, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

    • Tax management (Filing/Reconciliation of all Taxes).
    • Assist Accounts Payable in supplier accounts reconciliation.
    • Keeping track of all types of payments.
    • Ensure that all financial payment documents are accurate.
    • Maintain a detailed record of outstanding payments.
    • Generate required reports and perform analysis as necessary.

    Competencies:

    • Strong Analytical skills
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
    • Strong Communication and Interpersonal relationships skills
    • Able to work under pressure and motivate others to meet tight deadlines

    Your experience and skills include:

    • A graduate degree in business or CPA (K)
    • 3 years’ experience in a similar position within the hospitality industry.
    • Familiar with KRA iTax portal and all Tax related reconciliations
    • Accounts Payable experience essential
    • Experience in data processing with knowledge of Microsoft spreadsheets, Opera/SUN/MC & Micros

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    Chief Accountant

    A Chief Accountant will lead the Finance department and associated operations such that account management, reporting, and interdepartmental and vendor relations are managed to optimise the hotel's profitability. You will ensure that Finance teams are providing month-end closing and all other required management reports. The Chief accountant will be a highly motivated team player with strong accounting, communication, business presentation, analytical skills and strong systems background.

    What is in it for you:

    • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
    • Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
    • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
    • Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

    What you will be doing:

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

    • Organize and direct the team to supervise all revenues and expenses, as well as all inventories.
    • Responsible for managing the day-to-day financial reporting and controlling requirements of the departments and will be required to review and analyze management accounts.
    • To plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of the personnel involved in accounting and other financial functions of the organization.
    • Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve financial performance.
    • Maintain an account of all the transactions of the organization.
    • Responsible for budget and cost controls, financial analysis, accounting practices and reports.
    • Any matter which may affect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
    • Assist Cluster DOF in preparation of Annual Budgets

    Financial & Operational Management:

    • Identify optimal, cost-effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
    • Preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts.
    • Monitor budgetary and key performance indicator movements.
    • Ensure to liaise with the company auditors and regulators.
    • To develop the financial reporting and accounting systems.
    • Responsible for all financial and accounting functions of the organization.
    • Ensure to manage the development of accounting admissions, credit/collections and internal control policies.
    • Recommend to the management on the issues related to Stock Management and Inventory controlling.
    • Prepare periodical Management Information Reports.
    • Performs all other functions as assigned by Management.
    • Ensure to take the responsibility for maintaining accurate records.
    • Providing effective financial controlling & also implement Control systems.

    Managerial Qualities:

    • Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behavior, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness.
    • Ability to accept responsibility.
    • Self-confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity.
    • Ability to enhance organizational performance.
    • Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities.
    • Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively.
    • Propensity to recognize and acknowledge other people’ ideas.

    Your experience and skills include:

    • A graduate degree in business or CPA (K)
    • 3 years’ experience in a similar position within the hospitality industry.
    • Previous experience financial reports, P&L and balance sheet.
    • Prior experience working with Accounting Systems and POS (Sun, Opera, Micros,Silverware)

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    Concierge

    The knowledge of a great Concierge is the expectation of our Owners and Guests when staying at our Lodge. your ability to anticipate guest needs and make informed suggestions will ensure they have a truly memorable stay. Acting as a liason between Owners, Guests, internal departments, and external vendors, you help ensure not only the Owners and guests enjoy their Lodge experience but assist in making all requests as seamless as possible. 

    What is in it for you:

    • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
    • Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
    • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
    • Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

    What you will be doing:

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

    • Assist guests with all inquiries, both hotel and non-hotel related
    • Conduct and attend effective shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known
    • Maintain good relationship with Airport Concierge
    • Maintain good relationship with retailers and other service providers within the vicinity and ensure that information on their promotions are up to date
    • Maintain detailed knowledge of the activities of the day and of key occurrences in your city/location including directions to key points of interests, restaurants, theatres, shopping, cinemas, sporting and recreational facilities, banks, consulates, transport systems and special events
    • Maintain adequate supplies of forms and brochures and ensure they are presented in line with the hotel’s operating standards
    • Consult Log Book for information/requests left by outgoing shift
    • Manage incoming guest mail, messages, facsimiles and special deliveries
    • Manage all transportation requests
    • Manage outgoing guest mail, courier services and parcel postage as requested by guests
    • Maintain order and security of guest keys and other selected keys kept in Front Office, ensuring key issue policy is followed
    • Receive telephone calls and take messages for guests who are out
    • Conducts all of the above in accordance with the hotel’s policy, while adhering to Fairmont brand Standards

    Your experience and skills include:

    • Skilled in Front Office operations and supervision with the ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment
    • Minimum 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience with at least 2 year at a Guest services
    • Penchant for customer service and effectively manage guest complaints
    • Ability to train and manage a dynamic team
    • Excellent English communication skills; both verbal and written
    • Knowledge of Micros or similar POS systems, Opera or similar PMS systems and Microsoft Software

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