HEAD OF FINANCE

Job description

Establish major economic objectives and policies for the company Direct and prepare financial analyses of operations for guidance of Management Report and recommend to management and the Board of directors in regard to policies and programs Plan and direct new operational procedures to obtain optimum efficiency and reduced costs Establish extensive line of credit Direct receipt, disbursement, and expenditures of money or capital assets Approve and sign documents effecting monetary transactions Direct the activities concerned with safekeeping, control, and accounting for assets and securities Direct the preparation and implementation of budgets and financial forecasts Direct the preparation of reports that outline company‘s financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and future operations Direct preparation of directives to division or department administrators outlining policy, program, or operating changes to be implemented Promote organization in financial markets to assure sources of capital Supervise Accounting Staff Monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures in accordance with Federal and State Regulations Review existing policies and procedures and recommend improvements Assist in annual review of records by the external financial consultants and auditors Participate in special projects as assigned by management Prepare cash deposits and post on a daily basis Prepare and reconcile monthly general ledger, accounts receivable, and cash management closing entries Run accounts receivable reports (_ Debtors report) for management on a daily oasis Ensure that the Food & Beverages Control section provides timely and accurate reports to Management review and support the plans of the Food & Beverages Manager to control costs and improve revenues Qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 5 years post-qualification experience Experience in designing/improving accounting processes including monthly close. budgeting, forecasting, consolidations and management and financial reporting Strong management skills required to lead, manage and motivate the team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure 10 years of progressive hands-on experience in finance, preferably in the hotel industry, Prior experience in supervision of staff is preferred Multi-company multi-division experience is preferred Hotel 1 Property Management experience is preferred Experience in related industries such as hotel/resort operations is desirable Ability to work independently with little supervision Ability to retina current processes and make recommendations for improvement Working knowledge of accounting software and major ERP programs, as well as Excel and Microsoft programs are required Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and work in a team environment Our client, a leading provider of hospitality, hotel and catering service in lbadan, Oyo State, currently requires the services of a seasoned individual to head its Finance Department.