Financial Controller (Hotel & Restaurant) at Global Rainbowbird Partners

Global Rainbowbird Partners - Our client, a reputable hotel & Restaurant at Lekki with outlets across Lagos, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller (Hotel & Restaurant)

Location: Victoria Island / Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are searching for an experience Financial Controllerwith the capacity to build from scratch a world-class finance & strategy team to steer our client’s company through the next phase of growth.
• You are expected to act as the commercial brain of the company, driving our clients’ finance and accounts department, business planning process and identifying and measuring growth and profitability initiatives by acting as a strategic partner to key portfolios.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Oversees Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions. *Plan, strategize and execute financial modules and activities to establish and maintain a proactive and prudent financial management practices.
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Providing an interpretation of financial information.
• Monitoring cash flow and using the same to predict future financial trends.
• Analyzing change and advising the Management on what needs to be done’
• Formulating strategies to be used in the long-term financial plans for a business entity
• Researching the different factors that influence business performances
• Analyzing the performance of competitors and the trends in the financial market
• Developing management mechanism in the finance department for purpose of minimizing the financial risks.
• Reviewing and evaluating cost reduction opportunities open to the firm. *Working with auditors to establish and ensure prudent financial practices.
• Developing good working relationship with professionals such as bankers, auditors, or statutory organizations for the benefit of the firm.
• Managing the company’s budgets while ensuring and enforcing budgetary controls
• Updating the company regarding changes in legislation or regulations that may affects the firm’s business operation.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
• Tax and Regulatory Affairs – Ensure all tax and regulatory filings are made promptly.
• Oversees investment of funds and works with investment bankers to raise additional capital required for expansion.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the MD/ED

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Finance or Accounting.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a member of ICAN or ACCA for a minimum of 5 years
• Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
• Prior experience in hospitality industryis preferable
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners
• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of financial reporting.
• Proficiency in use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and accounting packages.
• Must have vast knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, analytical skill and business acumen
• Must be ready to resume immediately.

Salary

• N250,000 - N400,000 Gross Monthly.
• Accommodation is available.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only experienced candidates in hospitality industry should apply.