Finance Manager at a Newly Built and Exquisite Hotel

A newly built and exquisite Hotel located in CHOBA (Uniport), Port Harcourt - Rivers State is recruiting resourceful and experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Choba (Uniport), Port Harcourt, Rivers

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the property’s accounting and financial activities.
• Responsible to represent the accounting department during daily morning meetings.
• Responsible for hotel’s compliance with the local tax authority.
• Responsible to support and liaise with the General Manager in meeting the strategic goals of the organization.
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, profit and loss statements and operating results.
• Supervise staff accountants who handle Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll duties in the accounting department.
• Responsible for verifying all financial reports and ensuring that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with local government regulations.
• Responsible to liaise with the Corporate office of the organization.
• Able to prepare and submit management reports in a timely manner and also ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Able to effectively implement all accounting policies and procedures.
• Able to ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard hotel assets.
• Able to assist proactively with cost control requirements.
• Able to assist with profit improvement opportunities for the hotel operations.
• Able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish the work.
• Assist in the building of an efficient and professional team of employees within Finance and Accounting Department.
• Monitor compliance with all Sales and Occupancy tax rules, and ensuring that taxes are charged and collected correctly.
• File the local tax with the concerned authority on a monthly/regular basis.
• Monitor and improve hotel’s operation costs, profitability and manage business risks.
• Ensure revenues and expenses are recorded accurately.
• Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Oversee internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
• Conduct regular weekly finance department meetings.
• Any other tasks as and when required by the management.

Qualifications / Competencies

• Interested candidates should possess a Minimum of a Degree in relevant fields with 5 – 15 years work experience.
• Should have a high command of MS Applications like Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Knowledge of Back- office accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Hotel PMS, POS Software and Accounting Software – Opera
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent financial/business decision making.
• Should possess strong Business acumen.
• Analytical skills and very well organized.
• Understanding Hotel Operations.

What We Offer  

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for Advancement: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Dynamic and supportive work environment with a team of experienced professionals.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 28th February, 2025.