Assistant Finance Controller at And Beyond

 KEY OUTPUTS:

• As an Assistant Financial Controller, you will lead the various sections of the Finance Department and are responsible for the day to day accounting duties.
• You will also provide periodic management reports on the financial performance of the Camp.
• Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Assist the Finance Controller to provide full and accurate forecasting and budgeting proposals within the camp
• Ensure that the Finance team provides month-end closing and all other required management reports
• Ensure all financial regulations are met, through the maintenance of adequate systems of internal control
• Ensure that balance sheets are a fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the camp
• Understand the requirements of the Internal Control Program (ICP) and ensure that the Camp is complying
• Work with external/ internal auditors and assist with year-end audit preparations and drafting of financial statements
• Ensure that all internal control procedures are strictly adhered to and communicates any perceived weakness to the Finance Controller
• Prepare capital reviews as required by the Management
• Assist the Finance Controller in internal daily audits of cash deposits, transfers and the preparation/ monitoring of the capital budget
• Assist to prepare budget and maintain controls on spending to ensure budgetary limits are met
• Assist in daily stock management by ensuring compliance of the stock management procedures.
• Assist the Financial controller in ensuring compliance in all government licenses.
• Assist in sorting minor IT issues that occur from time to time
• Prepare schedule and coordinate the monthly physical stock taking
• Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of the monthly payroll input schedules
• Assist in supervising the accounts, stores and front office staff

 KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the qualifications, skills, attitude, behaviors and values that follow:
• A degree in Finance, Accounting or related business disciplines
• CPA/ACCA qualifications 
• Ability to effectively deal with the concerns of guests and team members in a friendly and positive manner, providing positive and proactive solutions

 SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent analytical skills - Knowledge of financial operating systems and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong influencing, leadership skills, inter-personal and communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position in camp, or resort
• Experience with Excel other IT software systems used in hotel industry