Financial Controller

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Industry: Banking
Description: With 11 partners and more than 130 team members, our firm dates back nearly 30 years. We have deep links with the Kenyan business community and in-depth knowledge of the market. We are particularly strong in our tax consultancy services. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets choose us as their financial partners to give them a solid foundation in an exciting new area of business opportunity. We set ourselves high standards in delivering value to clients, in a timely manner. In our latest survey (January 2012), our clients said they appreciated our friendly and personalised attention to them and the prompt, professional and reliable advice and support they could count on from us. We look forward to helping you grow your business. You could say itโ€™s our instinct. Global scale and agility As a $4.7bn global organisation of member firms with 40,000 people in over 130 countries, we have the scale to meet your changing needs, but with the insight and agility that helps you to stay one step ahead. Privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients come to us for our technical skills and industry capabilities but also for our different way of working. Our partners and teams invest the time to truly understand your business, giving real insight and a fresh perspective to keep you moving. Whether a business has domestic or international aspirations, Grant Thornton can help you to unlock your potential for growth. Global organisation Grant Thornton is one of the worldโ€™s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. We help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and instinct to solve complex issues for privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients. Over 32,000 Grant Thornton people, across 100 countries, are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work. Reason and instinct Business decisions are rarely black and white. Dynamic organisations know they need to apply both reason and instinct to decision-making. We are Grant Thornton and this is how we advise our clients every day. There will be times when clients need our rigour to test whether their instinct is the right one, and other times when we can bring insightful ideas and options to the table that may not have been considered. The real benefit for dynamic organisations is more meaningful and forward-looking advice that can help unlock their potential for growth. Unlocking potential We believe that sustaining long term growth in successful organisations means looking at many different aspects of the business simultaneously. Financial measures, operational efficiency, new ways of working and stakeholder relationships all must grow together if dynamic organisations are to fully achieve their objectives.
Job Description

Our client in the hospitality industry is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to oversee all financial activities of the organisation to ensure its financial health, operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in financial planning, accounting, reporting and control processes to support the achievement of the company’s goals in a dynamic hospitality environment.

 

Job Details

 

Accounting & Compliance: Ensure accurate financial records, reconciliations, and robust internal controls in full compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

 

Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships to support operational and strategic financial needs effectively.

 

Taxation & Statutory Reporting: Oversee timely, accurate tax planning, filing, and statutory reporting while keeping management informed of regulatory changes.

 

Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor performance, and drive actions to achieve financial targets.

 

Management Information & Reporting: Deliver timely, insightful management reports and performance metrics to support informed decision-making.

 

Costing & Profitability Analysis: Analyse operational costs to identify efficiencies and recommend strategies to enhance profitability.

 

Payroll Administration: Ensure timely, accurate payroll processing in compliance with statutory and internal policies.

 

Procurement Oversight: Oversee procurement processes to ensure value for money, quality, and adherence to company standards.

 

Financial Systems & Technology: Optimize financial systems and technology to enhance reporting, controls, and overall finance function efficiency.

 

Requirements

 

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Strategy or any other business related fields from a recognised institution.

 

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial management with at least 5 years in a similar role within a reputable hotel or hospitality group.

 

Fully qualified CPA (K) or ACCA.

 

Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, budgeting, costing, and treasury operations.

 

Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with a track record of leadership in dynamic environments.

 

Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms.

 

High integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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