Assistant Financial Controller
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Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is hiring an Assistant Financial Controller to lead the accounting department, prepare financial statements, support budgeting and audits, and ensure compliance with financial policies. The role is full-time, based outside Kenya, and requires a university degree and senior leadership experience in accounting practices.
- Leads and manages the accounting department
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end close
- Coordinates financial audit preparation and process
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Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is hiring an Assistant Financial Controller to lead the accounting department, prepare financial statements, support budgeting and audits, and ensure compliance with financial policies. The role is full-time, based outside Kenya, and requires a university degree and senior leadership experience in accounting practices.
- Leads and manages the accounting department
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end close
- Coordinates financial audit preparation and process
- Reports to Cluster Director of Finance & Business Support
- University degree and senior accounting experience required
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Assistant Financial Controller
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Yesterday
New
Outside Kenya
Full Time
Confidential
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Language Requirement:
English
Work Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance & Business Support, 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 analyse 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
Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
Analyse 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 Windows applications and relevant computer applications required
- University/College degree in a related discipline required
- Excellent communication and organisational 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
- Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance & Business Support, 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 analyse 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
- Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
- Analyse 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
- Senior Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
- Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications and relevant computer applications required
- University/College degree in a related discipline required
- Excellent communication and organisational 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
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