Financial Controller

  • Full-time
  • Company Location: Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Company Description

Refreshingly understated, contemporary and simple. Whether you want a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI hotels and resorts provide the right space for relaxed and inspired comfort. Discerning service, relaxed dining and engaging recreation facilities for all guests are a given.

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious Financial Controller who is willing to push boundaries and has a continual drive to develop his financial talent.

In your role of Financial Controller, you will be working in a team of other financial specialists and you will be reporting to the General Manager. The Financial Controller will be responsible for financial planning and control cycle: Leading month end closing activities, Assisting with audit activities and preparation of financial statements, Supporting the budget process next to adhoc day-to-day activities.

Key responsibilities

  • Leading the monthly financial reporting for the Cluster (division) and for input into the Group Financial Reporting framework
  • Review accurate and timely local tax matters (VAT, Corporate Tax) as well as regulatory reporting / statistics
  • Support the preparation of cluster monthly Group reporting standards (accounting, cash flow, analysis actual vs. budget)
  • Pro-actively (continual) review the financial processes and suggesting improvements

1. Management Report
     o Take full responsibility for timely, accurate, and appropriate management information pass through SSC to prepare monthly management financial report
     o Ensure reporting procedures are clearly defined and updated to reflect the business needs currently and in the future. Take part in regular reviews with the operational management team
     o Provide input of financial planning, e.g. loss stores management from loss to break-even and profit, allocation of resources among various projects, renovation generates more returns

2. Budget Management
     o Response for annual budget preparation that includes reviewing present and future business plans to develop the annual budget
     o Monitor and control business performance by comparison of actual results versus budget on continuous basis and propose the areas of improvement
     o Reduce risk which may occur to the brand.  Ensure the operation is complied with tax regulations and financial statements reflect all related transactions in each period
     o Improve working capital, return on assets and CAPEX management

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting / Finance, ACCA, CIMA  - Masters a plus
  • At least 5 years in accounting / financial role and in feasibility study, with 5 years  in management level, with experience in food service, hotel or retail industry would be advantage
  • Excellent in English communication and computer literacy
  • In-depth ability of analytical skills, strong communication and presentation skills
  • Good Command of business English
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office especially Ms. Excel ( Pivot table and Vlookup)
  • Attention to detail and good analytical skill
  • Good communication and people skills
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