Finance Manager at Frasers Hospitality

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 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 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 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 analyse financial data and market trends.
• 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.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting and Higher Degree in Accounting
• Professional Qualification in Accounting also required
• 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
• 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