Hyatt Chief Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Hyatt Chief Accountant Jobs in Kenya



At Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands & Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands, we are looking for:

Chief Accountant who will be responsible for supporting the Director of Finance in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Finance Division, while maintaining Hyatt International's high standards of Financial & Human Resource Management. Other key responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Custodian of the establishment’s credit manual & policies and Asset Management Protocols in the absence or under direction of the Director of Finance.

  • Ensures effective implementation of all Finance & Accounting, Information Systems and Materials Management Policies & Procedures.

  • Implements an effective and efficient day to day control system, administration, reporting system and transfer of skills in all related areas.

  • Interpreting financial results and work with respective Heads of Departments to maximize Operating results, providing them with tools for future planning, revenue management and controls.

  • Complies fully with the set financial reporting deadlines as outlined in the relevant finance policies & procedures

  • Ensures that the hotel always complies with relevant financial policies at national and international levels

  • Keeps self-updated on all business activities of equal competitors and changing industry trends

  • Working proactively to maximize guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and responsive approach to enquiries and problem resolution

  • Develops and implements strategies where key financial metrics are identified, communicated and delivered where reports and tracking tools are effectively maintained in line with defined initiatives & targets

  • Supports the Director of Finance in working on the departmental budget, ensuring that costs and departmental inventory is controlled such that target productivity and performance levels are attained

  • Build and maintain
    effective working relationships with all key stakeholders and partners both internal and external ensuring all communications/activities are controlled and undertaken in a timely manner

  • Supports the Director of Finance in establishing and delivering effective programmes that advances service standards, profitability and cost control which may include working with internal and external stakeholders as required, whilst incorporating environmental concerns

  • Ensures adherence to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Accounting or Finance Option or its equivalent

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in financial and management accounting, preferably in a luxury hotel

  • Must have a CPA-K or ACCA certification

  • Must demonstrate the ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines

  • Should have strong analytical and be result-oriented

  • Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice

  • Must have management and Leadership skills

  • Proficiency in Ms Office, especially Advanced Excel

  • Outstanding ability to interact and communicate with all stakeholders

  • Outstanding ability to diagnose and resolve problems swiftly

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Hyatt Chief Accountant Jobs in Kenya

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