Senior Accountant Position in Hospitality
industry - urgent
Overall objectives
Reporting to the Managing Director, the holder of this position will be responsible for the chain’s accounting and financial management requirements. Managing the accounting department, procurement function and electronic data processing systems.
To provide the general manager and unit management team with meaningful and timely information on the status of the chain’s performance.
To assist proactively with cost containment, revenue enhancement, profit
improvement opportunities and safeguarding of the company’s assetsOverall objectives
Reporting to the Managing Director, the holder of this position will be responsible for the chain’s accounting and financial management requirements. Managing the accounting department, procurement function and electronic data processing systems.
To provide the general manager and unit management team with meaningful and timely information on the status of the chain’s performance.
The main duties will include but not limited to:
- Setting
up and managing all financial and accounting systems and standard
operating procedures
- Evaluating
requirements for every cost centre in order to determine/facilitate cash
requirement and other payments related thereto
- Negotiating
credit facilities with the Banks
- Participation
in the preparation of annual budget for staff salaries and wages
Records
- To
maintain proper and complete accounting records of the chain of
restaurants.
- To
ensure that the accounts, records and transactions of the company are
accurate and correct at all times.
Safeguarding of assets
- Implement
all necessary controls to safeguard the assets of the Company.
Financial reports
- Prepare
and interpret the financial statements and reports of the company.
- Management
information
- Provide
financial information to management as tools for maximizing profits and
planning for the future.
- Reports
which should stimulate management action.
Budgets and forecasts
- To
compile, together with the other executives, budgets and forecasts
covering all activities of the company.
- To
compile treasury/cash flow forecasts for the business.
Controls and procedures
- Ensure
that the established controls and procedures in respect of the
controller’s areas of responsibility are being complied with at all times.
Cashiers
- To
ensure that there are, at all times, proper procedures and controls for
the cashiers
- To
ensure proper controls for F&B.
Purchasing, receiving and stores
- Ensure
that there are, at all times, proper procedures and controls for
purchasing, receiving, stores and requisitioning and that these are
enforced
Stock takes
- Ensure
that physical inventories of all supplies are being taken on a monthly
basis and of all operating equipment on a quarterly basis.
Credit and collection
- Ensure
that the Company complies with the established credit and collection
procedures.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor
degree Holder (Finance or Accounting) or Business Administration or
equivalent
- Be
a holder of CPA (K) Registered accountant.
- At
least 3 years of financial / accounting professional experience of with 2
years at a senior position.
- Must
have worked in the hospitality industry.
- Experience
in office management and administration an added advantage
- Demonstrated
ability to lead and motivate.
- Strong
verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
Compensation and benefits are commensurate with background and experience.
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration to jobsfind11@gmail.com by 18th December, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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