Our client, one of the biggest hotels in Uganda is looking to recruit an Assistant Unit Accountant. The candidate MUST have worked in the Hotel Industry
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial Statements and Reporting
The requirements of this key result area will have been satisfactorily performed when:
1.1 The Hotel's Management Accounts are produced by no later than the 14th day of the following month and such Financial Management Accounts comply with the requirements of the operating Company and the Regional Director/ Regional Financial Manager.
1.2 All control and operating statistics, as required, are submitted timeously. Monthly comparative statistics and reports are prepared and submitted by due date(s).
1.3 All necessary and required book keeping procedures are accurately completed in a manner as prescribed by the operating Company, i.e. General Cash Book, Petty Cash Book, General Journal, Control Accounts and Trial Balance.
1.4 The Hotel's cash flow statement is produced on a weekly basis and submitted to the General Manager.
1.5 The General Ledger control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
1.6 Forecasts and budgets are prepared, in conjunction with senior management, and in accordance with the prescribed format.
2. Hotel Controls
2.1 Hotel Departmental control systems are implemented/ monitored to prevent fraud, pilfering or wastage.
2.2 Departmental floats are issued and checked on a regular basis.
2.3 The Hotel Asset register is maintained
2.4 Co ordinate and control functions of all Accounting staff.
2.5 Monitor Creditors on a weekly basis.
2.6 Follow up on daily performance of all Accounting staff to ensure that work is completed timeously for timeous rendition of Statutory Monthly returns and Internal reporting.
2.7 Reconcile Cash Book on a monthly basis.
2.8 Prepare monthly Cash Flow Statements.
2.9 Monitor Debtors on a weekly basis and maintain overdue accounts at acceptable limits e.g. 90 days should not exceed 6%, 60 days should not exceed 10%, 30 days should not exceed 20%.
2.10 Monitor Prokard Daily Income reports to ensure that these are being received by the Debtors Clerk.
2.11 Attend weekly Executive Committee meetings and table 10/20 and 30 day Revenue Reports from hotels. Present report on state of Debtors and Creditors.
2.12 Hold weekly staff meetings and keep minutes to monitor progress on specific tasks and projects.
Prerequisites
Experience and Education: -
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial Statements and Reporting
The requirements of this key result area will have been satisfactorily performed when:
1.1 The Hotel's Management Accounts are produced by no later than the 14th day of the following month and such Financial Management Accounts comply with the requirements of the operating Company and the Regional Director/ Regional Financial Manager.
1.2 All control and operating statistics, as required, are submitted timeously. Monthly comparative statistics and reports are prepared and submitted by due date(s).
1.3 All necessary and required book keeping procedures are accurately completed in a manner as prescribed by the operating Company, i.e. General Cash Book, Petty Cash Book, General Journal, Control Accounts and Trial Balance.
1.4 The Hotel's cash flow statement is produced on a weekly basis and submitted to the General Manager.
1.5 The General Ledger control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
1.6 Forecasts and budgets are prepared, in conjunction with senior management, and in accordance with the prescribed format.
2. Hotel Controls
2.1 Hotel Departmental control systems are implemented/ monitored to prevent fraud, pilfering or wastage.
2.2 Departmental floats are issued and checked on a regular basis.
2.3 The Hotel Asset register is maintained
2.4 Co ordinate and control functions of all Accounting staff.
2.5 Monitor Creditors on a weekly basis.
2.6 Follow up on daily performance of all Accounting staff to ensure that work is completed timeously for timeous rendition of Statutory Monthly returns and Internal reporting.
2.7 Reconcile Cash Book on a monthly basis.
2.8 Prepare monthly Cash Flow Statements.
2.9 Monitor Debtors on a weekly basis and maintain overdue accounts at acceptable limits e.g. 90 days should not exceed 6%, 60 days should not exceed 10%, 30 days should not exceed 20%.
2.10 Monitor Prokard Daily Income reports to ensure that these are being received by the Debtors Clerk.
2.11 Attend weekly Executive Committee meetings and table 10/20 and 30 day Revenue Reports from hotels. Present report on state of Debtors and Creditors.
2.12 Hold weekly staff meetings and keep minutes to monitor progress on specific tasks and projects.
Prerequisites
Experience and Education: -
- Previous experience of like 5yrs to 10yrs in the same position specifically in hotel industry is required.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and be very good in computers.
- Have a Degree in Accounting or a CPAK
- Must be Tally literate as well as opera and micros
If you meet the above, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to info@swifthr.org including your daily telephone contact.
Only candidates who have worked in hotel industry will be considered
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline is 30th June 2010
