Vacancies at Kempinski Hotels

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for understanding and having a working knowledge of all areas in accounting and being able to assist or cover a position if needed.
• Responsible for assisting in maintaining the internal controls in all areas.
• Responsible for ensuring that the accounting staff understands all their duties as well as Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible in assisting during the month-end closing preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for assisting other managers with arising queries as well as providing them with reports needed for the operation.
• Responsible for assisting with forecasting and budgeting.
• Responsible for communicating with the Financial controller on any discrepancies or other potential problems.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• CPA-K
• Minimum of 3 years in in a similar position preferably in a 5* hotel chain.
•  Mastery of preparing accurate balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow statements
•  Proficiency in local corporate tax laws, payroll compliance, and statutory filings. 
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment.
• Ability to handle high volumes of work with attention to detail.
• Computer literacy adapted to the field of training.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring City Ledger Aging is maintained within Kempinski standards.
• Ensuring Invoices are issued no later than 24 hours after check-out and payment is collected with 30 days of issuing an invoice.
• Ensuring guest queries are replied to within 24 working hours.
• Ensuring uncollectable accounts are minimized and written-off accurately and on time.
• Ensuring all credit staff are motivated and fully trained in all their duties and responsibilities.
• Ensuring that all guest or credit card queries are handled promptly (within 24 hours) and professionally.
• Preparing and conducting monthly credit meetings.
• Ensuring that all documentation is filed and in compliance with all policies.
• Reviewing Guest Ledger balance daily and bringing discrepancies to the attention of the Director of Finance.
• Collecting, recording and keeping track of all payments due including deposits. Making sure that reminders and statements are sent on time.
• Supervising, training and motivating the Credit section staff.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in credit management preferably in a 5* hotel chain.
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment.
• Ability to handle high volumes of work with attention to detail.
• Computer literacy adapted to the field of training.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensure daily reservations accuracy rates, compliance from segment and source system close-out when necessary and rate availability
• Ensure client's satisfaction and adherence to Kempinski service standards
• Follow internal credit policy.
• Follow up on lost business and bring information about them to the knowledge of the department superiors
• Spot-check reservations made previous day and check all VIP arrivals
• Follow the internal up-sell programme for Reservations department 
• Ensure email response within the 24hour policy
• Convert enquiries through telephone and direct bookings
• Cross-sell Olare Mara to Villa Rosa guests and vice-versa
• Perform any other duty as assigned to them by management

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Kenyan Citizen
• Good knowledge for Opera PMS
• At least two years previous experience in a Reservations role
• Excellent proficiency in English both written and spoken
• Sales and guest relations skills
• Detail oriented
• Good communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to identify errors and proper reporting