Main Purpose of the job

• Leadership and management of the finance, administration and accounting, information system and procurement function of the property. As a member of the executive committee, the financial controller is responsible to demonstrate excellent financial controls, business acumen, analytical and accounting skills, which include forecasting, revenue management, capital expenditure planning, budgeting monthly reports to owners and management agent or the hotel

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Management of the entire accounting and administration process for the operation in accordance with Group accounting policies and instruction. This responsibility extends to all aspects of the operation, which include but is not limited to the Hotel operation
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flows, flash revenue reports, variance reports and timeous completion and submission of them the management company
• Preparation of the annual budgets, strategic plans and presentation thereof to the management agent
• Assistance to General Manager in respect of commercial and operating decisions. These include legal matters, insurance issues, capital expenditure and all other relevant management decisions
• Adherence to Group financial policies and compliance with relevant regulations and legislation
• Overall control of property procurement functions
• Overall control of IT functions
• Managing the Hotel payroll process
• Keeps and safeguards the hotel's contracts and agreements
• Liaises with internal and external auditors in compliance with the company's requirements
• Provides information required for the preparation of company tax computation
• Assists in the preparation of the year-end statutory accounts
• Confidently be in a position to engage staff, key stakeholders, management agent, owners and or their representatives
• Any other tasks as so reasonable could be expected from such a position
• Assists in the renewal and the administration of insurance and insurance claims

Qualification Required and Experience

• At least 4 years post Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 6 years working experience as a financial controller in a 4 to 5 star hotel
• Proven business and commercial acumen with above average financial management ability, knowledge of the hospitality and casino essential
• Computer literacy, which must include good working knowledge of current operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Highly developed analytical and strategic planning skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication ability, development, motivate, leadership, interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Ability to lead a department and proactively meet service requirements of management
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain a high level of compliance and corporate good governance
• Knowledge of relevant statutory legislation and laws which govern trading entities in Ghana which include if relevant but is not limited to: , Companies Act, Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Liquor Act, Labour Act
• Relevant qualification or extensive experience in the management of information technology which includes but is not limited to cabled LAN, wireless connectivity, server and workstation hardware, VIP payroll, Opera PMS, Opera materials control, Micros point of sales and Accpac
• Relevant qualification of extensive experience in the management of the procurement process

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy and you are confident that you qualify in terms of the information set out in this advertisement, please send your letter of application together with a brief CV via e-mail to:

ladadihrmanager@legacyhotels.co.za

Closing Date: 14 September, 2018