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Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in Lusaka is looking for a Group Financial Manager to join their team for a job vacancy within the hospitality industry.

JOB SUMMARY

Functions as the Group’s strategic financial business leader. The position champions, develops and implements Group-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the companies target customer and property employees. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the Groups business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or related major; 3 years’ experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

OR

• Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making

• Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
• Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
• Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.

Leading Finance Teams

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
• Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property’s strategies and to lead own team.

Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

• Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.
• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
• Advises the GMs and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.

Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals

• Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

Managing Projects and Policies

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Ensures new hires participate in the department’s orientation program.

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