Job Details
ACH -1011 - Finance Controller - Uganda - Hotel
Job Description
Key Performance Indicators
- Operating Cash Flow
- Net Profit Margin
- Current Accounts Receivables & Accounts Payable
- Adherence to Financial systems.
- Updated policies and processes
- Audit findings resolved by deadlines.
- Budget variance.
- Timely submission of budgets vis-à-vis business forecasts.
- Timely submission of all financial reports as per management directives.
Key Responsibilities
- To oversee the unit’s overall accounting and financial management requirements including banking activities.
- To assist the GM in preparing annual budgets & monthly forecasts.
- To verify all financial reports and ensure that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with government regulations.
- To prepare and submits management reports in a timely manner and also ensuring delivery deadlines.
- To develop and maintains internal control systems and establish internal reviews and financial related compliance policies and procedures.
- To ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard all company assets.
- To evaluate and manage all financial risks from time to time and appraise the management about the same.
- To act proactively on cost control initiatives wherever possible.
- To ensure timely generation of invoices to clients and also to periodically carry out follow up for outstanding payments and inform management about its status.
- To Lead and develop an efficient Finance and Accounting Department.
- To monitor and improve Unit operation costs & profitability and also cash flow management and payment plans.
- To ensure profits and losses are documented accurately and the units accounting software is updated in real time and the reconciliation of accounts is done as per set time frame.
- To oversee internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
- To ensure the safekeeping and updating of all legal documentation including relent licenses.
- To oversee accuracy of all inventories in stores and carry out surprise inventory audits.
- To ensure monthly payrolls are processed timely.
- Responsible to support and liaise with the General Manager in meeting the strategic goals of the organization.
- To participate in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
- Any other duty as assignment by the Management
Skills / Competence Requirements
- Sound knowledge of Financial systems and proficient in accounting software’s.
- Should possess strong analytical skills very well organized.
- Can be relied upon to act ethically and with high level of integrity.
- Strong leadership qualities and ability to lead and motivate team.
- Should possess auditing experience.
- Efficient in producing and analyzing financial reports.
- Ability to work and plan under constraints of deadlines.
- Proactive with continuous improvement mind-set.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Should have qualities of adaptability & Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
- Highly organized and attention to detail.
- Compliance oriented.
- Demonstrate a solutions focus in adverse situations.
- Actively participates in team development
Qualifications
- Qualified Charted Accountant (CA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA
Job Location
Uganda
Experience
- 10-12 years’ experience of handling day-to-day financial operations in big Hotel Industry.
- Proven experience in finance management.