Group Chief Finance Officer
Purpose of the Position: Responsible for all the chain of restaurants financial and management accounts, treasury, financial risk management and control functions and budgeting.
Purpose of the Position: Responsible for all the chain of restaurants financial and management accounts, treasury, financial risk management and control functions and budgeting.
Responsibilities:
a) Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making
- Developing means to improve profit, including estimating
cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
- Analyze information, forecast sales against
expenses and create annual budget plans.
- Identify the underlying principles, reasons,
or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate
parts.
- Provide analytical support during budget
reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities.
- Ensures a strong accounting and operational
control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and
profitability.
- Lead the development and implementation of a
comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company’s and
brand’s strategic direction.
b) Leading Finance Teams
- Utilize interpersonal and communication skills
to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound
financial/business decision making; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by
example.
- Communicate the strategic goals to
subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
- Leverage strong functional leadership and
communication skills to influence the executive team, the company’s
strategies and to lead own team.
- Oversee internal, external and regulatory
audit processes.
c) Anticipating and Delivering on the
Needs of Key Stakeholders
- Attend meetings and communicating with the
owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.
- Understand and meet the needs of key
stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
- Advise the GM and executive committee on
existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
- Communicate financial concepts in a clear and
persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drive desired behavior.
- Manage working capital and cash flow in
accordance with brand standard operating procedures and set requirements.
d) Developing and Maintaining Finance
Goals
- Ensure Profits and Losses are documented
accurately.
- Monitor all taxes that apply, ensuring that
taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring
delivery deadlines.
- Develop and support achievement of performance
goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Improve profit growth in operating
departments.
- Review audit issues to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.
e) Managing Projects and Policies
- Generate and provide accurate and timely
results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Reconcile balance sheet to ensure account
balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with
standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that the P&L is accurate (e.g.,
costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
- Ensure compliance with management contract and
reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with standard and local
operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with standard operating
procedures.
Job Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or
related field.
- MBA will be an added advantage.
- CPA (K) or ACCA qualification.
- 5 – 10 years’ experience in a senior role
preferably at board level.
- MUST have experience in the HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY.
- Strong personality with excellent negotiation
skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
If you meet the minimum
qualifications, send your application to jobs@hcsafrica.com