PROFIT FUNCTIONS:

Monitor, control and record all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel. Closely monitor and effectively manage labor costs; plan vacations effectively and ensure proper service levels are provided with the labor standards, while minimizing OT.  Comply with applicable Employment Laws. Prepare forecasts and budgets as required locally, by corporate office or Management Agreement. Review the cash position of the hotel on a daily basis in order to optimize the use of funds. Ensure gains/losses on the sale/disposal of fixed assets are properly disclosed and recorded on the Statement of Changes in financial position (SR-25 where applicable) and on the P&L statement. For locations that maintain full balance sheets including fixed assets, ensure accumulated depreciation accounts are accurate and properly recorded. Always search out and drive new business opportunities that benefit the hotel.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Organize and supervise all employee recreation programs include parties, general meetings, employee relations events, etc. Respond to and attend any related hearings for all employee claims against the Lodge including Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment, Department of Labor and Wage & Hour concerns. Actively support the Lodge Committees (incl. Safety, Green, Cafeteria, etc). Perform any other duties as assigned by Management. May be required to temporary relocate to Arusha logistics office to help.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Education: University degree – major in accounting or finance preferred

Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Proven leadership skills in a hotel/resort environment
• Highest level of integrity and transparency
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams, to negotiate for resources and influence stakeholders and to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings
• Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities
• Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and Food & Beverage control.  Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• A working knowledge of hotel systems and operations.
• Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.
• Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles
• Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance
• Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal relationships

• Lodge Manager/Resort Manager
• Planning Committee and Department Heads
• Area Finance Business Manager
• Regional Vice President
• Director of Residential Accounting
• Director of Internal Audit
• President, Senior Vice President, Operations

• Senior Vice President/Vice President, Operations Finance

External relationships

• Asset Manager
• Owner
• Home Owner Associations
• Group/Catering Clients
• Local HFTP
• Finance Business Manager at hotels in the city / region
• Audit Partner and Manager
• Bank Managers
• Local Councils