Chief Accountant

Department: Finance & Procurement

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Ghana - Accra

Description

Key Responsibilities

• The Chief Accountant leads the company’s accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reports. Also, to ensure compliance with the accounting standards and tax legislation.
• To safeguard the financial integrity and stability of the property and minimize any exposure to potential risks. 
• To serve as a point of contact for other department managers.
• Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for behaving in a professional and harmonious manner and following the Kempinski code of conduct.
• Ensure the accurate and timely calculations of employee monthly payroll in accordance with the Ghana Labour Law
• Responsible for understanding and having a working knowledge of all areas in accounting and being able to assist or cover a position if needed.
• Responsible for assisting in maintaining the internal controls in all areas.
• Responsible for ensuring that the accounting staff understands all their duties as well as Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for supervising and guiding the accounting staff. Distribute tasks as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily accounting tasks are accurate and on time.
• Responsible in assisting during the month-end closing preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for assisting other managers with arising queries as well as providing them with reports needed for the operation.
• Responsible for assisting with forecasting and budgeting.
• Responsible for hiring, motivating, counseling, coaching, evaluating, scheduling, etc, of the Accounting staff.
• Responsible for performing any additional duties assigned by the assistant controller and assisting in other areas of Finance as needed.
• Responsible for communicating with the assistant controller on any discrepancies or other potential problems.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Accounting preferred
• 5+ years in diverse hotel accounting roles
• 2+ years in an accounting management position 
• Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience in respective accounting software is a plus
• Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and PCI DSS

• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Straightforward
• Analytical thinker
• Business acumen
• Flexible and reliable
• Tolerant and open minded
• Works well under pressure