Financial Controller/Finance Manager

About Us:

Haile Hotels and Resorts Group, inspired by the Ethiopian Legend long-distance runner Major Haile Gebreselassie and his famous phrase "it is Possible!", is a thriving hospitality company that is revolutionizing the industry across Ethiopia and East Africa. Our goal is to become the leading indigenous hotel chain developer and operator in East Africa.

Duties & Essential Job Functions 

• Act as hotel’s credit manager

• Enforces, documents, and establishes adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets, and ensures controls will satisfy or improve the level of guest service

• Maintains accurate and timely financial and operating information and provides analyzes, interpretations, and projections to management as required

• Conducts monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with required procedures

• Follows up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval

• To follow the deadline of the corporate office in terms of Month-end reporting

• Obtains appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel, and maintains awareness of local rules, laws, and regulations

• Implements and maintains acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by corporate policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and those affected by local conditions

• Maintains professional, proactive, and technical competence in own field

• Provides safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases, and other financial records

• Recommends and maintains an appropriate list o delegation of authority for hotel management 

• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned and required

• Analyzes and assists Human Resources Manager in regards to employment contracts of new employees

• To follow the deadline of the corporate office in terms of Month-end reporting.

• Utilizes leadership skills and motivation to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction

• Monitors hotel’s overall service and teamwork daily, and makes recommendations for improvement to Department Heads

• Selects and develops strategies to improve guest service and efficiency

• Direct and manage receiving and storeroom functions

Job Requirement

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Finance, business administration, economics, accounting, etc.)

• Total years of experience 7 years out of it 2 years in a managerial Position 

• Hotel experience is Mandatory 

Additional skill & Attribute 

• Able to coordinate people and multiple tasks 

• High sense of integrity, confidentiality, and initiating sound judgment of office protocols.

• Enthusiastic, Principled & influenced welcoming accommodative personality. 

• An excellent communication skill of Amharic & English Language proficiency in listening, reading & writing very well.

• Great interpersonal skills & leadership in practice. 

• An excellent team player, positive outlook, change agent and result-oriented personality. 

• Advanced level of English preferred.

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to set priorities and problem-solve.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborative, dedicated team player with excellent communication, organizational, and coordination skills.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, accounting software, etc.

How To Apply

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to careers@haileresorts.com. by submitting only their resume (CV). Other documentation is not accepted at this stage.