Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (KSLH) was incorporated in
1966.
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation is the majority
shareholder in this Company.
Owing to ongoing restructuring, the Board is seeking to fill two
key management positions with dedicated, experienced and highlytalented
hospitality professionals who want to join the corporate management team based
at the Company’s Headquarters, Mombasa.
Finance Manager
Ref: FM/01/2013
Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager, will be
in charge of the overall accounting and financial management functions of the
company.
The job holder’s role will include the following:
Key Result Areas
- Formulate
and implement best practice financial management strategies, policies and
accounting systems.
- Participate
in developing long-term corporate strategy and business plans.
- Provide
guidance and expertise in formulation of forward budgets and cash flow
projections for the Units and the Group.
- Organize
and coordinate reviewing of performance against these.
- Design
and implement systems and controls for monitoring financial processes and
procedures.
- Direct,
oversee and coordinate the work of UnitAccountants to ensure accurate and
timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Review
and interpret the Units’ and the Group’s trading reports and financial
statements. Advise senior Management and the Board on all financial
matters including capital commitments and investment plans of the group.
- Develop
and implement cost rationalization strategies to ensure reduction of
overall operating costs.
- Serve
as champion and link person to senior Management of KSLH for purposes of
Performance Contract planning, negotiating, monitoring, evaluation and
reporting.
- Train
and develop accounting staff to ensure financial management functions and
responsibilities are effectively and efficiently discharged to enhance
financial integrity and safeguard company assets.
Qualifications, competencies and experience:
- Bachelor
of Commerce (accounting/finance option) or business related degree from a
recognized university.
- Postgraduate
qualification, especially MBA will be an added advantage.
- Professional
accounting qualifications (CPA (K), ACCA).
- A
Member in good standing of a known professional body.
- Strong
computer skills (MS Office); demonstrated proficiency with common hotel
software (FIDELIO FO, MICROS POS, MICROS Material Control, Finance SAP and
Sun Accounting systems or similar ERP application)
- Minimum
seven (7) years relevant experience in hotel/tourism or related service
industry, three (3) of which must be at a senior financial
management/leadership role. Hotel operations and systems expertise
advantageous.
- Proven
Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision making skills
with good communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.
Self-driven with high level of integrity.
- Practical
knowledge and understanding of public sector financial management,
regulations and practices.
Human Resource Manager
Ref: HRM/02/2013
Reporting to the General Manager, he/she will provide HR
strategic support to line management at core business units and at corporate
level.
Will lead and oversee the HR team in developing and implementing
HR policies and initiatives aligned to Company Strategy.
As strategic partner and advisor, will ensure efficiency and
effectiveness in delivery of innovative, value-adding HR programmes, processes
and practices and help create a high-performance work culture in KSLH.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Participate
in formulation and continual evaluation of business driven HR strategies,
policies, plans and practices.
- Prepare
annual budgets for HR and oversee their implementation and control.
- Participate
in the annual performance contracting and lead the preparation and
execution of HR work plans for each Unit and at Corporate level
- Lead
and direct line management on key HR functions including HR planning and
staffing, induction/orientation, on-the-job training, deployment,
performance appraisal, motivation, reward/retention, discipline and
grievance handling, employee health, safety and welfare.
- Plan
and execute effective HR development programmes and build a highly skilled
human resource
- Establish
and nurture cordial employee/employer relationships and help cultivate
positive IR.
Qualifications, competencies and experience
- First
degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration with a bias in Human
Resource Management.
- Post
graduate diploma in HR.
- Postgraduate
qualifications, especially in HR Management or MBA will be an added
advantage.
- Member
in good standing of an HR practitioners’ professional body such as IHRM
(K).
- Minimum
seven (7) years relevant HR Generalist experience with at least 3 years at
senior management level. Experience in the Hospitality industry advantageous.
- Excellent
knowledge of Kenyan Labour Laws and hotel sector labour relations. Fluency
in English and Kiswahili.
- Proficiency
in MS office applications and HRIS software.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above
positions and you can demonstrate that your knowledge, skills, abilities and
work experience match the criteria given, please submit your application with a
detailed CV attaching copies of academic and professional certificates and
testimonials, stating current position, current remuneration package, three
professionals referees, email and telephone contacts to the address shown below
by close of business on Friday, 15th February 2013.
Managing Director
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
Utalii House, 11th Floor
P.O. Box 42013 - 00100 GPO,
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
Utalii House, 11th Floor
P.O. Box 42013 - 00100 GPO,
Nairobi
E-mail: info@ktdc.co.ke
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
KSLH is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead
to automatic disqualification.