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Financial Manager – 5* luxury resort, Zanzibar

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For a unique, highly rated, and well-established 5* luxury resort located on the beautiful island of Zanzibar, we are currently seeking an experienced and confident professional for the position of Financial Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong finance leader who is looking to combine an international career move with the experience of working in an exceptional hospitality environment.

The resort is known for its outstanding reputation, high service standards, and commitment to excellence in every aspect of its operation. We are looking for a candidate who can bring both solid financial expertise and strong leadership skills to support the management team and ensure the smooth and efficient financial operation of the property.

As the Financial Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting functions. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, financial analysis, and compliance with both local tax regulations and the hotel’s internal SOPs and financial procedures. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and business-minded professional who understands the dynamics of a luxury hospitality operation and is able to work closely with both local management and group finance teams.

This is an ideal role for someone with previous experience in hospitality finance, especially within a multi-outlet hotel or resort environment, who is ready to take the next step in an international setting.

Job description:

Maintain, review, and further develop the hotel’s complex financial reporting system.
Ensure that all financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and control functions are prepared accurately, correctly, and in accordance with company standards and deadlines.
Oversee the effective use, maintenance, and security of hotel IT systems, including PMS, ERP, and POS systems, and ensure that all relevant data is properly protected and utilized.
Maintain, review, and update the company’s finance policies and procedures manual, and ensure that all accounting staff understand and follow these standards.
Manage working capital and cash control, and prepare accurate cash flow forecasts.
Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled on a timely basis, and safeguard company assets by creating and maintaining strong internal control systems.
Work closely with all departments to identify and resolve system and control issues.
Analyze financial data and operational performance in order to support and advise hotel management in achieving financial objectives.
Lead, motivate, and manage the finance department and its team members.
Cooperate effectively with both the hotel management team and the group management team.
Build strong working relationships with department heads and provide financial guidance and support in relation to business plans and operational decisions.
Maintain and update all legal documentation related to the financial status of the hotel.
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant banks and insurance companies.
Facilitate external audits, participate in group audits, and support the preparation of consolidated reporting.
Liaise with local tax authorities, both independently and in cooperation with the General Manager and the group finance team.

We require:

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role, such as Financial Controller, Assistant Director of Finance, or an equivalent finance position, ideally within a multi-outlet hospitality property.
A proven track record of team leadership and people management.
Knowledge of ORACLE systems, including FIDELIO / OPERA PMS, MICROS POS, and MC, is an advantage.
Excellent financial and business analytical skills, together with strong communication and decision-making abilities.
Strong financial knowledge. ACCA or a similar professional certification is an advantage.
A solid understanding of financial operating systems, reporting, and procedures.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel.
Knowledge of back office or accounting systems.
Excellent English, both written and spoken. Czech language skills are welcome.

We offer:

A contract for a minimum of 2 years.
An annual performance bonus.
25 days of annual leave.
Accommodation, meals, a car, a work permit, and international health insurance.
Public holidays according to the Zanzibar calendar.
One flight ticket per year, negotiable.
The possibility of accommodation for one additional person, negotiable.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you and you meet the above requirements, we will be happy to share more details with you.

Please send us your CV in English to job@dream-job.cz

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