Job Summary:  The Finance Manager will be responsible for maintaining the financial health of the Company. He/she will have direct oversight of Finance, Administration, Accounting, Procurement, Inventory. He/she is responsible for producing financial reports to facilitate strategic analysis and decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership and oversight of the Accounting Department, including Payroll, Procurement, Warehousing, Administration, and related functions

• Review and recommend systems for each of these functions

• Review and restructure the Accounting Department so that efficiencies of processes and work flows are completed according to guidelines and meet deadlines

• Supervise, train and evaluate accounting and support personnel

• Budget, forecast and efficient cash management

• Analyse procedures and controls in the operational and financial areas to ensure there is proper accountability and internal controls to minimise potential shrinkage and exposure to fraudulent activity

• Perform cost control activities, monitor revenues and expenditures

• Provide timely and accurate financial statements to the Executives and Board

• Analyse the Company's financial health to identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction and profit maximisation

• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company

• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports as required

• Income Auditing: monitor all transactions in all areas as they contribute to or detract hotel revenue and to ensure appropriate accounting procedures are followed

• Keep abreast of and adhere to relevant financial regulations, reporting and legislation

• Oversee the Company’s tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial requirements

• Ensure compliance with standards and company policies

• Lead assigned projects as requested

• Perform as Manager on Duty and/or Late Manager on Duty when requested

• Follow all fire, health and safety regulations as they relate to the Accounts Department

• Report any injuries, accidents or health and safety concerns to the Manager or HSE Committee

• Serve as a member of the Health & Safety Committee

• Perform any other duties as required by the Manager

Working Conditions:

• Largely sedentary role.

• No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., picking up and carrying binders, laptops, files, etc.) may be required.

• Job requires substantial repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and finger.

• May be required to work extended hours, on a weekend or public holiday on occasion

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Certified Accountant

• Master’s degree in Management, Finance, Business Administration or related field will be considered an asset

• 7-10 years progressive experience in Finance/Accounting with at least two (2) years in a Management/Supervisory role

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

• A practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to make clear and concise decisions

• Ability to assemble, analyse and understand integrated spread sheets and complex technical information, superior organisational skills, with an eye for detail

• Prioritisation skills necessary to meet deadlines

• Effective relationship management skills

• Self-disciplined, with the ability to work on your own or as part of a team

• Flexibility and availability to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when the need arises

Competencies Required:

• Planning/Organizing: The ability to manage one’s time, set priorities and targets, arrange own activities, effectively use available resources and put tasks together in an orderly, functional and structured whole.

• Critical Thinking: The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Accuracy: The ability to produce work without errors.

• Attention to Detail: Careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Developing Others: The ability to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities

• Confidentiality: The ability to maintain secrecy and restrict access of information.

• Independence: Developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

• Leadership: The ability to take charge and offer opinion and direction.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.