Finance Manager Job at Frasers Hospitality, Abuja


Frasers Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, is a global hospitality operator with Gold-Standard serviced, hotel residences and boutique lifestyle hotels across Europe, Middle East, Africa, North Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Abuja Job Summary

  • To lead and oversee the finance department in Fraser Suites Abuja in accordance with the business plan and budget revenue objectives.
Responsibilities
  • To improve profit growth in operating department.
  • To leverage strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the company’s strategies and to lead own team.
  • To implement a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
  • To ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
  • To ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
  • To oversee internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
  • To review audit issues to ensure accuracy.
  • To provide excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
  • To lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.
  • To reconcile balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
  • To ensure that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue; costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
  • To conduct annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to training guidelines.
  • To demonstrate an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.
  • To ensure compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.
  • To manage communication with owners in an effective manner.
  • To advise the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
  • To communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviours.
  • To oversee the annual operating budget for the properties.
  • To provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for general managers.
  • To analyse financial data and market trends.
Requirements
  • Degree in Accounting and Higher Degree in Accounting
  • Professional Qualification in Accounting also required
  • Good knowledge of spoken and written English
  • Strong analytical problem solving skills and high computer literacy
  • A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-driven and able to work within tight deadline
  • Willing to travel
  • Minimum 10 years' Hospitality Accounting work experience
  • Understanding and processing of financial models in Microsoft Excel
  • Understanding and Versed usage of accounting softwares
  • Sound knowledge of the Financial sector in Nigeria in respect to the hospitality sector
  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit a detailed Resume stating current and expected salary to: [email protected] Or Manager, Human Resource, Frasers Suites, Abuja. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and the application may be closed before the closing date once the position is filled   Application Deadline  30th August, 2017.