Job Description
Hotel Overview: Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya’s colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi’s finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 165 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi’s most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
Lead and manage the Accounting department and ensure all standards are followed
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year end close
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
Follow departmental policies and procedures
Follow all safety policies
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Senior Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and relevant computer applications required
University/College degree in a related discipline required
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Visa Requirements: Incumbent must have legal authorization to live and work in Kenya.
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