Job Description
Reports To: General Manager and Board of Directors
Summary of Position:
Job Summary
• Ensure hotel maximizes revenues and generate returns on investment as per the standards
• Reduce cost, ensure budget plans are adheres to and that asset management and reserve funds are in place
• Collect debt
• Ensure risk management policy is in place and that all statutory obligations are adhered to
Areas of Responsibilities
• Revenue maximization
• All local purchases
• Training
• Performance Appraisal
Responsibilities
• Smooth and organized running of finance department according to the Standards set by the management.
• Leads by personal example by following Company’s Mission / Vision & Guiding Principles.
• Complies with the Company’s Code of Conduct
• Reconciliation of sales in all revenue outlets on a daily basis
• To maintain a filling system of all revenue backup for audit.
• Obtain figures and back up on all goods and services given in the hotel at either a discounted rate, complimentary rate or on company accounts for reporting to the chief finance officer
• Maintain a cashbook on daily basis recording and detailing all cash purchases and receipts made during the day and ensure same day banking
• • Spot-check on regular basis the accuracy of all inventories taken by the storekeeper. This includes not only food and beverage store but also equipment, consumables and items in circulation
• Processing payment of suppliers and utility bills
• Maintain a log of these spot-checks detailing not only what was checked but also the reconciliation of any differences found between the stock control system items on hand and actual items on hand
• Ensure that all requisitions are input in the stock control system by the hotel cost controller. A further check is to be made on the accuracy of the input in terms of items ordered and numeric quantity
• Act as manager on duty for the hotel, dealing with complaints, problem solving, disturbances, special requests and any other issues that may arise.
• Perform other hotel-related duties as required
• Creates a positive and highly motivated working environment that promotes and develops teamwork.
• Utilizes and develops communication tools and channels for the dissemination of information and workflow in all sections
• Builds teamwork and enhance the team’s commitment to their work and the hotel.
• Communicates effectively within the organization at all levels using the most appropriate communication method for the matter concerned.
Qualifications/Training
• Bachelor degree in commerce/ accounting from an accredited University
• CPAK graduate
• Member of Professional body.
• Knowledge of hotel accounting systems such as sun, micros Fidelio, opera
• 3years experience in medium /large busy reputable hotel.