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Our Client is a globally-acknowledged, stellar-rated Hotel based in Accra, Ghana which has acquired and maintained an unparalleled reputation in the hospitality industry over the past 30+ years. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Hotel seeks a finance professional with superior qualifications to serve as its Head of Finance. The selected person will serve as the foremost financial authority in-house and will assume a strategic role with oversight responsibility for the budget, accounts, audit, procurement, tax and other functions. 

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Developing Corporate Financial Strategy. 
  • Financial Analysis, Planning, and Forecasting. 
  • Expenditure Monitoring and Budgetary Control.
  • Accounting, Audit and Internal Control.
  • Financial Reporting.
  • Payroll support.
  • Procurement Systems and Procedures.
  • Health, Safety and Maintenance systems. 
  • Compliance with Financial, Prudential, Tax and other Regulatory obligations.
  • MIS applications in Finance (ACCPAC, Micros and Materials Management).
  • Safeguarding Assets. 
  • Storage and Retrieval systems.


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ADDITIONAL

*Salary and other terms and conditions will be discussed.

Required Skills or Experience

  • A minimum of ten (10) years’ professional working experience, with at least six (6) years exposure to the business of a 4 or 5-Star hotel.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
  • MBA or related post-graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
  • Professional qualifications and expertise of a Chartered Accountant. 
  • For this extraordinary career opportunity, the Hotel seeks a highly qualified candidate with superior competencies in Finance, and experience in the business and operations of a 4 or 5-star hotel acquired in Ghana and/or abroad. Therefore, qualified candidates residing overseas, who are already familiar with the Ghanaian terrain and wish to relocate, may apply.

Other Competencies

  • Proven business and commercial acumen in Accounting, Budgeting, Revenue Management and Capital Expenditure Planning, and other relevant areas. 
  • ICT qualifications and hands-on knowledge of accounting and business applications. 
  • Deep knowledge of and working familiarity with relevant statutory laws and legislation.
  • Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain a high level of compliance and good corporate governance. 
  • Strong leadership, analytical, strategic planning, communication, conflict management and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work well within a diverse team and blend easily into new environment.
  • Ability to communicate and remain at ease with all, including the Board.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

  • Reports to the General Manager.
  • Undertakes Board-level Financial Reporting.
  • Has oversight of Finance Department.
  • Collaborates with Unit Heads and other senior staff in decision-making.
  • Supports the work of managers and staff of other functional units to ensure efficiency in in-house systems and procedures.
  • Plans and spearheads transactional and other engagements with key external parties relevant to the finance, banking, procurement and related functions.


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