Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO HOTEL INDUSTRY KENYA The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role and is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the hotel's operations to ensure its financial health and sustainability. 1. Financial Planning and Analysis: The CFO is responsible for developing and managing the hotel's financial plans and budgets. This includes forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flow to ensure the hotel can meet its financial goals. 2. Financial Reporting: The CFO prepares and presents regular financial reports to the hotel's executive team and ownership group. These reports provide insights into the hotel's financial performance and help in decision-making. 3. Cost Management: Managing costs is crucial in the hotel industry. The CFO works to control and optimize expenses, including labor costs, food and beverage costs, and operational expenses. 4. Revenue Management: The CFO collaborates with the revenue management team to optimize pricing strategies and maximize room revenue. This may involve analyzing market trends and demand patterns. 5. Capital Budgeting: The hotel industry often requires ongoing capital investments in property maintenance and renovations. The CFO helps plan and allocate capital budgets for such projects. 6. Financial Risk Management: Identifying and managing financial risks, such as currency exchange rate fluctuations or interest rate changes, is a critical responsibility for the CFO. 7. Compliance and Taxation: Ensuring the hotel complies with all financial regulations and tax laws is essential. The CFO oversees tax planning and compliance efforts. 8. Financing and Funding: Securing financing for the hotel's operations or expansion projects is part of the CFO's role. This can involve negotiating loans or working with investors. 9. Financial Strategy: The CFO plays a key role in developing and executing the hotel's overall financial strategy, which may involve growth initiatives, cost-saving measures, and investment decisions. 10. Technology and Systems: Implementing and managing financial systems and technology to streamline financial processes and reporting is another important aspect of the role. 11. Team Leadership: The CFO leads and manages the finance and accounting team within the hotel, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and capable of fulfilling their roles effectively. 12. Communication and Collaboration: The CFO collaborates with other departments, such as sales and marketing, to align financial strategies with business objectives. Effective communication with stakeholders, including owners and investors, is also essential. Desired Profile: CA with 10+ years experience in Hotel/Hospitality Industry Dynamic and visionary leader with demonstrated skills Excellent commercial accumen and be ready to speahead business as Profit Centre Head Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with excellent attention to detail. Good written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to attract, develop and retain high quality talent. He should have excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. The candidate should also be energetic, self-driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty Compensation: Net Savings around $4000 - $5000 pm + Accommodation + Food + Transport + All Expat Benefits

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