Job Number – 21036818
Job Category – Finance & Accounting
Location – Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz, 1 Water Lane, Kampala, Uganda, Uganda
Brand – Protea Hotels
Schedule – Full-Time
Position Type – Management
Protea Hotels by Marriott® is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 90 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the ‘Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa’, join the Protea Hotels by Marriott® team today!
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Protea Hospitality Group (Pty) Ltd. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.
JOB SUMMARY
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Record, store, and/or analyze information using property software.
- Organize, secure, and maintain all files and records in accordance with document retention and confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
- Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers.
- Maintain accurate electronic spreadsheets for financial and accounting data.
- Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
- Prepare, maintain, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
- Control and secure cash and cash equivalents for property according to cash handling policy and procedures.
- Code documents according to company policies and procedures.
- Generate finance/accounting reports from the computer system as needed.
JOB EQUIREMENTS
- Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a similar field
- Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.
- Quickbooks ProAdvisor/Tally certification required.
- Two years of Accounting experience required with one to two years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Extensive corporate and personal tax experience.
- Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
- Expertise working with Quickbooks, OPERA, TALLY and financial statements.
- Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details.
- Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers.
- Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding phone and email etiquette.
- Able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
- Able to motivate the team and lead by example.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
