Job Title: Chief Accountant
Hiring Organization: Accor
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Service
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 06/01/2024
Company
Description
“Why work
for Accor?
We are
far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a
job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn
every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during
your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless
possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we
can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Do what you love, care for the world, dare
to challenge the status quo!
Job Purpose
This
position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operation,
reporting, and compliance, and assisting the Director of Finance to ensure the
hotel’s financial strategy is implemented per the Hotel’s policy &
procedures.
Primary
Responsibilities
To
supervise daily accounting operations, supervising, controlling, mentoring
staff, ensuring teamwork and efficient and effective operation.
To verify
daily bank balances through review of bank statements, prepare bank
reconciliation and credit card reconciliation for Director of Finance approval.
To verify
the accuracy of the General Cashier report and that revenue are daily deposited
into the bank by the General Cashier.
To
perform month-end accounts reconciliation of all general ledger balances before
issuing monthly financial statements. Report any gaps or variances to the
Director of Finance.
To review
monthly reports like F&B reports, Cost Controller’s reports, etc. as per
hotel policy
To ensure
all tax payments and filing are respected timely, and variances are resolved.
To
prepare various monthly reports as required by Management.
To assist
the Director of Finance in reviewing CAPEX, application of accounting policy,
budgeting, financial analysis, and Ad hoc duties.
To ensure
proper filing of accounting records, including contracts, and easy retrievals.
To keep
updated with new regulations and Accor policies.
Team
Management
Interview,
select, recruit direct report, and perform induction program.
Conduct
performance review and manages performance issues that arise.
Develop
and conduct staff training for team members focusing on their development.
Continuously
monitor team workload and propose changes where necessary.
Other
Responsibilities
Be aware
of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
Attend
all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
Always
maintain a high standard of Ethics, Personal Appearance and Hygiene.
Participate
in hotel initiatives on Environment and Community development.
Perform
other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management.
Knowledge
and Experience
Diploma/Degree
in Accounting / Finance
Minimum 5
years of experience in a similar capacity
Good
reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
Proficient
in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and relevant hotel Finance and non-finance
systems
Proficient
in Indonesian and International Accounting Standard, and Taxation.
Competencies
Possess
skills of leadership, developing, strategic thinking, problem solver
Excellent
communication
Results
and service oriented with an eye for details
Ability
to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
A team
player & builder
A
motivator & self-starter
Well-presented
and professionally groomed at all times
Additional
Information
Possess
skills of leadership, developing, strategic thinking, problem solver.
Excellent
communication.
Results
and service oriented with an eye for details.
Ability
to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations.
A team
player & builder.
A
motivator & self-starter.
Well-presented
and always professionally groomed.
