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Cluster Financial Controller 
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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. 


Cushioned in the foothills of the breath-taking Virunga Volcano Range, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest makes the magical possible to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic mountain gorilla, roaming free in its own natural habitat. The warm African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion. We don’t just exist in the environment, we exist with the environment; from working the land or building a shelter, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.

 

Job Summary

To operate the Finance department in an efficient manner to ensure the gathering and recording of all appropriate accounting data. To implement accounting procedures and policies. To ensure that the General Ledger is properly maintained and has all the supported documents. Ensure the financial reporting requirements are completed in accordance with One&Only’ s standards of quality and performance.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Prepare monthly financial statement. Submit the required reports to the Global Office.
  • Preparing yearly budget and monthly forecasts.
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    • Organize the whole financial aspect of the Hotel in all departments.
    • Deal effectively with requests from Global Office as well as from the Owner's side.
    • Establish proper procedures and guidelines in terms of Purchasing, Capital Expenditure planning and implementation, annual budgets and forecasts
    • Establish new IT procedure and the setup of IT System that would establish Control and Procedures.
    • Create new IT files for implementation so as to gain time and generate an increase in efficiency meeting the reporting needs of the Company.
    • Controlling the payroll burden of the company and oversee the preparation of the monthly hotel payroll
    • To be IT proficient in hospitality PMS, POS and Accounting Software Systems.
    • Responsible for the preparation of the month end reporting to the Global Office and the Owners
    • Ensure that all control procedures relating to the inventory, purchase and payable ledgers are adhered to at all times, and any discrepancies are reported to your superior immediately.
    • Fully aware of all related accountable issues in regards to the Purchase ledger
    • Monitor and review purchasing, delivery and requisitioning procedures.
    • Oversee the payable entries and preparation of cheques
    • Assist wherever needed in all tasks done by employees under his/her control responsibility
    • Directs and assists in conducting the regular stock takes within the Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and other Inventoried Departments on a monthly basis in accordance with schedules set by your immediate Supervisor.
    • Participates in inventory counts to ascertain that they are properly taken and coordinated with the accounting record.
    • Maintaining and conducting quarterly Operating Equipment stock take for the complete operation of the property.
    • Ensure at all times that the Accounting system reflects the revenue and statistical figures of the Property Management System
    • Ensure that accurate reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts for each month end are prepared
    • On daily basis approve all the paid-outs, deposit refunds and rebates
  • Ensure Auditors and others are provided with all required information, in accordance with directives, agreement terms or as per Establish and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard the company’s assets, ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
  • Ensure all subordinates are aware of and follow the operations manual, providing training as appropriate.
  • Ensure all members of the department / division are provided with opportunities to train, develop, cross-train, advance and remain dedicated, committed, and motivated to perform their duties for their benefit and that of the Resort
  • Foster a positive work environment and encourage professional development.
  • Ensure all responsible departments complete the required job tasks on a timely basis, completely and accurately, and that any identified deficiencies are promptly and fully dealt with
  • Set benchmarks and challenges for the departments and work with the team for successful achievement.
  • Constantly test-check systems and procedures and the work of the responsible departments to ensure the job tasks are being completed as required and that the internal control systems are operating efficiently and effectively.
  • Constantly challenge systems, procedures, targets, benchmarks and the like for ways to achieve continuous improvement.
  • Constantly challenge systems, procedures, targets, actual performance and results for ways to enhance the bottom- line.
  • Undertake analysis to review operations and results and to assist with identifying areas of improvement.
  • Be involved on a constant basis with other divisions, in the operations and with the Finance department in order to observe, interact, assist and develop.
  • Provide all reasonable assistance to other divisions for the benefit of the Resort.
  • Ensure all Insurance, Contracts and Legal requirements are implemented, updated and maintained.
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  • Use initiative to query and follow through on unusual transactions and undertake other audit techniques to assist with verifying the completeness and accuracy of the accounting system.
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  • Be involved on a constant basis with other divisions, in the operations and with the Finance department in order to observe, interact, assist and develop.
  • Provide all reasonable assistance to other divisions for the benefit of the Resort.
  • Ensure all Insurance, Contracts and Legal requirements are implemented, updated and maintained.
  • standard practice.     
  • Use initiative to query and follow through on unusual transactions and undertake other audit techniques to assist with verifying the completeness and accuracy of the accounting system.
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  • Liaise with other departments as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the Resort operations, that there is complete communication flow and a positive working environment for the overall Resort. 
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  • Approve all the cash disbursements.
  • Assist Accountants with their duties as needed.
  • Assist in conducting monthly communication meetings.
  • Assist in conducting One to One meeting with the accounting personnel every quarter.
  • Assist in conducting the annual appraisal for Colleagues.
  • Help preparing and conducting monthly Finance Meeting with the operational departments.
  • Drive ownership of controls into the relevant department to enable finance to act as an advisor.
  • Support and advice on financial and commercial matters to the resort teams, including the interpretation of financial data.
  • Perform other projects, reports as needed and assigned.
  • Ensure a good relationship is maintained with all the departments.
  • Performs other department-oriented duties as instructed by Lodge Manager.
  • Assist the Lodge Manager and other operational departments in any other administrative duties as needed.
  • Perform other special projects as assigned by the Lodge Manager and Corporate Finance.
  • Audit maintenance of payroll records.

 

 

Management of Team

 

  • To build and foster collaborative relationships with other departments within the organization to stay informed and abreast of new initiatives, products, and services.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the department budget and monitor the financial performance of a given area versus the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
  • Manage the effective achievement of objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing staff, and providing formal and informal feedback to maximize overall performance and team motivation while continuing to deploy resources effectively for growth and further strengthening the employee value proposition.
  • Ensuring strategic execution of the team priorities with responsibility for business performance and budget management, while acting as an advisor for leadership team; requires the ability to partner, execute, and lead through influence and collaboration across the company.
  • Managing and inspiring a talented and diverse group of colleagues and helping them develop and learn as they grow their careers.

 

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

 

    • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of the month end accounting package.
    • Ensure that financial controls are adhered to and developed alongside the business.
    • Control and seek to reduce all operating costs of all departments in the hotel whilst maintaining standards set.
    • Ensures that the Accounting department and any other department are respecting the Hotel accounting policies and procedures at all time
    • Ensures that all accounting entries are made according to the Uniform System of Account and or to the guidelines provided by Global Office or the Executive Vice President of Global Finance
    • Responsible for the revenues received and dispersed in all departments under his/her direct supervision by maintaining proper internal controls and auditing procedures
  • Maintain an open line of communication between guests, Colleagues and management.
  • Ability to handle several tasks at one time and meet multiple priorities of business demands.
  • Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within initial training period after Colleague begins work.
  • Ability to communicate orally and verbally in English with staff and outside entities.
  • Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts projections.
  • Knowledge of various computer programs, such as Word and Excel and Uniform System of Accounting.
  • Detail oriented and organized to effectively deal with guest and Colleagues concerns in a friendly and positive manner listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the guest/Colleague and providing positive and proactive solutions.

 

 

 

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.


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