Recent Vacancy for an Experienced Financial Controller in a Hospitality Company

We are a world class, dynamic and fast growing hospitality company looking for an Accountant to fill the role of Financial Controller, Our business operations which span a number of locations comprise of restaurant, lounge and club, hotel and farm.



Job Title: Financial Controller

Details

• Reporting to the Managing Director, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the management of the financial, accounting and tax aspects of the Company's operations.
• The candidate shall champion the Company's aggressive cost reduction drive and lead all efforts on safeguarding the company's revenue: i.e. preventing/avoiding revenue thefts and inadvertent revenue losses.
• In addition to providing oversight on accounting, the candidate will also provide oversight on the following areas - procurement, warehousing, logistics and audit (particularly pre- and post- payment audit).
• Accordingly, the Company seeks to employ a visionary, highflying, result-oriented, highly motivated individual with demonstrated technical, managerial and entrepreneurial s,kills.
• The candidate will oversee the processing of timely, complete and accurate financiel statements for the Company; and develop and supervise implementation of audit strategies for preventing and detecting fraud/wastages. He/She will also be responsible for constantly improving our internal controls in all areas of the business.

• A good first degree in any relevant discipline from a reputable institution.
• Chartered accountant or relevant professional qualifications is an added advantage.
• Must possess unwavering integrity, strong sense/ skepticism for identifying control weaknesses and fraud, and firmness to always deal with fraud! sharp practices in the company.
• Must be computer literate and comfortable with computerized accounting software.
• Minimum of 10 years of external and internal audit experience in one of the top international accounting firms,
• Strong technical know-how and understanding of accounting and internal controls.
• He/she should have prior experience in related industries i.e. restaurant, manufacturing, trading and/or retailing industries.