Background

The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high. The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Lead and manage the accounting department and ensure all standards are followed
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual reports
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year-end close
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
• Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• Analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Senior Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required

Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications and relevant computer applications required

University/College degree in a related discipline required

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Lead and manage the accounting department and ensure all standards are followed
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual reports
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year-end close
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
• Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• Analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications and relevant computer applications required
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

• Senior Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
• University/College degree in a related discipline required