2 Finance Professionals jobs in Accra
Director of Finance
Accra, Greater Accra
Marriott
Posted 4 days ago
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**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25113932
**Job Category** Finance & Accounting
**Location** Accra Marriott Hotel, Liberation Road, Airport City, Accra, Ghana, Ghana,VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Functions as the property's strategic financial business leader. The position champions, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand's business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 3 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.
OR
- Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making**
- Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
- Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
- Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
- Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
- Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans
- Creates the annual operating budget for the property.
- Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
- Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
- Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
- Analyzes financial data and market trends.
- Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.
- Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department's actual and projected sales.
- Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
**Leading Finance Teams**
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
- Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team.
- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
- Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
- Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures.
**Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders**
- Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.
- Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
- Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
- Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.
- Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.
- Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand standard operating procedures and owner requirements.
- Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.
**Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals**
- Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Improves profit growth in operating departments.
- Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.
**Managing Projects and Policies**
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
- Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.
- Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
- Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Ensures new hires participate in the department's orientation program.
- Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
- Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.
- Conduct performance review process for employees.
- Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated?Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,? **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global? team, and **become** the best version of you.
**Job Number** 25113932
**Job Category** Finance & Accounting
**Location** Accra Marriott Hotel, Liberation Road, Airport City, Accra, Ghana, Ghana,VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Functions as the property's strategic financial business leader. The position champions, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand's business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 3 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.
OR
- Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making**
- Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
- Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
- Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
- Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
- Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans
- Creates the annual operating budget for the property.
- Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
- Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
- Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
- Analyzes financial data and market trends.
- Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.
- Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department's actual and projected sales.
- Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
**Leading Finance Teams**
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
- Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team.
- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
- Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
- Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures.
**Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders**
- Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.
- Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
- Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
- Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.
- Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.
- Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand standard operating procedures and owner requirements.
- Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.
**Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals**
- Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Improves profit growth in operating departments.
- Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.
**Managing Projects and Policies**
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
- Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.
- Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
- Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Ensures new hires participate in the department's orientation program.
- Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
- Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.
- Conduct performance review process for employees.
- Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated?Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,? **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global? team, and **become** the best version of you.
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Finance Manager - Hilton Accra Cantonment Pre-opening
Accra, Greater Accra
Hilton
Posted 12 days ago
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The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors to the business. This role supports their finance leader to develop their finance team and enables them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact to all stakeholders, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and is aware of the EMEA finance management company value proposition, which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners with our business to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and supports the finance leader to innovate and to deliver an industry leading efficient finance organization.
**What will I be doing?**
The Finance Manager is accountable for the hotel in respect of understanding and driving financial performance and is responsible to perform all finance activities within the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.
The role will business partner with the General Manager and has accountability for developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including within Hotel Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Asset Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance. The Finance Manager works closely with all Business Partners to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.
You will be and remain familiar with the management agreement for the Hotel and implement processes and procedures to ensure the Hotel is operated in compliance with the management agreement, reporting issues of non-compliance to your supervising manager.
**What are we looking for?**
+ Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
+ Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
+ Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
+ Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
+ Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
+ Ability to manage and develop staff
+ Detail oriented and organized
+ Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners
+ Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
+ Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required
Additional preferences:
+ University degree in Accounting or Finance
Leaders involved in the pre-opening of a hotel need a mix of technical expertise, operational know-how, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure the property launches successfully. Here are the key required skills:
**1. Project Management**
-Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
-Overseeing pre-opening activities like construction, procurement, and vendor coordination.
-Ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements.
**2. Strategic Planning**
-Developing and implementing a detailed pre-opening roadmap.
-Setting priorities, identifying critical tasks, and anticipating potential challenges.
-Creating operational workflows and systems before the opening.
**3. Operational Expertise**
-Understanding all hotel departments, including housekeeping, front office, food & beverage, and engineering.
-Ensuring operational readiness and team training before opening day.
-Coordinating with various stakeholders to meet brand standards.
**4. Team Leadership and Development**
-Hiring, onboarding, and training staff for various departments.
-Inspiring and motivating the pre-opening team to stay focused and aligned with goals.
-Promoting collaboration and addressing staff concerns during high-pressure times.
**5. Budgeting and Financial Management**
-Managing pre-opening budgets for staffing, marketing, and procurement.
-Analyzing forecasts to ensure the hotel's financial health post-opening.
-Negotiating vendor contracts and overseeing cost control.
**6. Brand Knowledge and Standards Implementation**
-Deep understanding of the hotel's brand standards and values.
-Ensuring consistency in design, service, and operational practices.
-Implementing quality assurance processes aligned with the brand.
**7. Crisis Management and Problem-Solving**
-Quickly addressing unexpected challenges during construction, staffing, or equipment setup.
-Maintaining calm and finding solutions under tight deadlines.
-Managing risks and ensuring safety compliance.
**8. Attention to Detail**
-Overseeing the final stages of construction, design, and furnishing to ensure perfection.
-Ensuring operational processes and service standards are fully ready for the opening.
**9. Communication and Stakeholder Management**
-Keeping all stakeholders, including owners, investors, and the management company, updated on progress.
-Maintaining transparent communication with the team and external partners.
-Acting as the face of the project during pre-opening press and community events.
**10. Adaptability and Resilience**
-Flexibility to adapt plans when unforeseen challenges arise.
-Maintaining focus under high-pressure and fast-paced conditions.
-Balancing long-term goals with immediate pre-opening demands.
Successful leaders in hotel pre-openings must also possess a customer-centric mindset, ensuring the guest experience is the primary focus from day one.
**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands ( . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
**Job:** _Finance_
**Title:** _Finance Manager - Hilton Accra Cantonment Pre-opening_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BDH9_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**
**What will I be doing?**
The Finance Manager is accountable for the hotel in respect of understanding and driving financial performance and is responsible to perform all finance activities within the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.
The role will business partner with the General Manager and has accountability for developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including within Hotel Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Asset Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance. The Finance Manager works closely with all Business Partners to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.
You will be and remain familiar with the management agreement for the Hotel and implement processes and procedures to ensure the Hotel is operated in compliance with the management agreement, reporting issues of non-compliance to your supervising manager.
**What are we looking for?**
+ Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
+ Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
+ Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
+ Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
+ Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
+ Ability to manage and develop staff
+ Detail oriented and organized
+ Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners
+ Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
+ Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required
Additional preferences:
+ University degree in Accounting or Finance
Leaders involved in the pre-opening of a hotel need a mix of technical expertise, operational know-how, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure the property launches successfully. Here are the key required skills:
**1. Project Management**
-Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
-Overseeing pre-opening activities like construction, procurement, and vendor coordination.
-Ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements.
**2. Strategic Planning**
-Developing and implementing a detailed pre-opening roadmap.
-Setting priorities, identifying critical tasks, and anticipating potential challenges.
-Creating operational workflows and systems before the opening.
**3. Operational Expertise**
-Understanding all hotel departments, including housekeeping, front office, food & beverage, and engineering.
-Ensuring operational readiness and team training before opening day.
-Coordinating with various stakeholders to meet brand standards.
**4. Team Leadership and Development**
-Hiring, onboarding, and training staff for various departments.
-Inspiring and motivating the pre-opening team to stay focused and aligned with goals.
-Promoting collaboration and addressing staff concerns during high-pressure times.
**5. Budgeting and Financial Management**
-Managing pre-opening budgets for staffing, marketing, and procurement.
-Analyzing forecasts to ensure the hotel's financial health post-opening.
-Negotiating vendor contracts and overseeing cost control.
**6. Brand Knowledge and Standards Implementation**
-Deep understanding of the hotel's brand standards and values.
-Ensuring consistency in design, service, and operational practices.
-Implementing quality assurance processes aligned with the brand.
**7. Crisis Management and Problem-Solving**
-Quickly addressing unexpected challenges during construction, staffing, or equipment setup.
-Maintaining calm and finding solutions under tight deadlines.
-Managing risks and ensuring safety compliance.
**8. Attention to Detail**
-Overseeing the final stages of construction, design, and furnishing to ensure perfection.
-Ensuring operational processes and service standards are fully ready for the opening.
**9. Communication and Stakeholder Management**
-Keeping all stakeholders, including owners, investors, and the management company, updated on progress.
-Maintaining transparent communication with the team and external partners.
-Acting as the face of the project during pre-opening press and community events.
**10. Adaptability and Resilience**
-Flexibility to adapt plans when unforeseen challenges arise.
-Maintaining focus under high-pressure and fast-paced conditions.
-Balancing long-term goals with immediate pre-opening demands.
Successful leaders in hotel pre-openings must also possess a customer-centric mindset, ensuring the guest experience is the primary focus from day one.
**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands ( . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
**Job:** _Finance_
**Title:** _Finance Manager - Hilton Accra Cantonment Pre-opening_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BDH9_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**
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