Financial Controller – Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel (October 2024) - Electrotza.com

 

Job Title: Financial Controller – Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline: October 8, 2024

Job Vacancy: Financial Controller – Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel (October 2024)

Serena Hotels, managed by Tourism Promotion Services (TPS), is a premier collection of luxury hotels, safari lodges, camps, and resorts across 7 countries in Eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Uganda, Rwanda, DR Congo). Renowned for our presence in breathtaking locations and exceptional service, we continually invest in our most valuable asset—our employees.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the team at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel. This role focuses on managing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving financial strategies to support hotel profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the hotel’s financial strategy, aligning it with the overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to provide financial insights that influence strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement cost optimization and profitability enhancement across hotel operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review the hotel’s financial statements, providing accurate insights into hotel performance.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to set realistic financial goals.
• Oversee internal and external audits, collaborating with auditors to address findings.
• Manage and mentor the hotel’s finance team, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA or ACCA), and a registered member of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in Tanzania.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is an advantage.
• At least 8 years of financial management experience, preferably within the hospitality or hotel industry.

Why Work with Us?
At Serena Hotels, we provide opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to work in an environment where excellence is the standard.

Application Instructions:

Submit your application with certified copies of your qualifications to:
Human Resources Director – Tourism Promotion Services – Eastern Africa
Via email: Jobvacancy.kenya@serenahotels.com
Deadline: October 8, 2024