Our client in the
Hospitality industry is looking for a Financial Controller who will report to the Executive Director.
The incumbent shall plan, direct, manage and control the financial activities for the Company; including financial strategy, analysis of the books of accounts, reporting back to senior management on the state of the company’s finances, cash flow, productivity, monitoring performance, auditing and overseeing all tax and regulatory /compliance issues.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent shall plan, direct, manage and control the financial activities for the Company; including financial strategy, analysis of the books of accounts, reporting back to senior management on the state of the company’s finances, cash flow, productivity, monitoring performance, auditing and overseeing all tax and regulatory /compliance issues.
- Prepare
financial reports, budgets, cost reports and financial forecasts on a
regular basis
- Oversee
the smooth and efficient running of the Finance & Accounting
Department and mentoring accountants, cashiers, waiting staff among others
for purposes of ensuring that their accounting and analysis duties are
done well.
- Maintain
integrity of Accounting system (software), ensuring it remains effective
and operational at all times.
- Ensure
all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times.
- Ensure
that the decision makers in the company understand the financial
implications of the missions they set for the company in a specific period
- Approve
finances to be used in specific projects by the company based on estimates
made by the accounting department and the top management.
- On a
monthly basis conduct balance sheet reconciliation for review by the
Executive Director and General Manager. Where inconsistencies to
reconciliations emerge take remedial action or refer to relevant personnel
as appropriate.
- Analyze
business performance / results, providing feedback to Senior Management.
- Co-ordinate
and prepare annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure
budgets.
- Ensure
the accurate preparation / reporting of monthly financial results in
strict accordance with Company deadlines
- Where
required, provide assistance / direction to managers with regards to the
preparation of budgets.
- In
conjunction with the Managing Director, ensure that business cash flow
adequately supports company work activities and produces optimal results.
- Ensure
approved capital expenditure budgets are adhered to at all times.
- Ensure
any variations to budgets and forecasts are explained in management
reports, including any future / potential exposures to the organization.
- On
monthly basis track and review expenditure against set budgets providing
Directors with a “budget inconsistencies report”.
- Ensure
compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements.
- Ensure
that end of year statutory accounts report is finalized by specified date
and presented to the Executive Director for review.
- Ensure
all company assets are monitored and accurately accounted for.
- As
required, become involved in relevant personnel matters including
recruitment, termination and counseling.
- Ensure
all reasonable steps are taken in order to achieve workplace harmony within
the organization at all times.
Qualification & Experience
- Holder
of a Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Holder
of a CPA (K)
- 2-3
years experience in accounting and finance position
- Excellent
hands on experience in working with accounting systems like Sage, Pastel
among others
- Hands
on experience in development and implementation of cost effective systems
and activities
- Understanding
of point of sale systems is preferred
- Outstanding
communications and presentation skills
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume, your current salary and benefits package and Financial Controller as the subject to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 2nd March, 2012.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.