Overview
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Type of job: Full time
Job location: Arusha
Four Seasons Hotels
Concern/ about Four Seasons:
The Four Seasons is powered by its employees. We are a group of people that want to improve themselves, reach new heights, and treat one another as we would like to be treated. Our global team members create incredible experiences for our visitors, residents, and partners by combining a commitment to luxury with a genuine heart. We understand that the greatest way to prepare our employees to provide these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and business culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in greeting a familiar face, welcoming a new one, and treating everyone we meet as we would like to be treated ourselves.
Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, or learn with us, we think our goal is to leave an imprint on you that will last a lifetime. It stems from our idea that life is more fulfilling when we actually connect with the people and the world around us.
Concern/ about the location:
Join us deep in the heart of the world’s most recognized wildlife reserves, where the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhinoceros – roam freely over the limitless, untamed landscape. Our Lodge, perched on a series of raised platforms and walkways, overlooks an animal watering hole where you can witness a family of elephants stop for a morning drink. Nestled in the heart of the Central Serengeti, surrounded by wide-open grasslands, our Lodge is only a 45-minute drive from the Seronera Airstrip, which can be reached via connecting flights from three major Tanzanian airports.
This beautiful lodge opened under the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts family in December 2012, and has 77 rooms, including 12 suites and 5 villas, 3 stunning Food and Beverage venues, our unique Discovery Centre offering an interactive experience where you can learn about the wildlife, history, and people of the Serengeti, Kijana Kids Club, a spa with 6 free-standing treatment pavilions offering bespoke rituals and treatments that celebrate Africa’s magic and mystique, and fit.
About the role:
The position is in charge of assisting the Director of Finance / Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as supervising other areas within the Finance Department as directed by the Director of Finance / Assistant Director of Finance, such as payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering, in accordance with all applicable local and corporate policies and procedures.
What you’ll Do:
The position necessitates a thorough comprehension of the Accounting & Finance Manual and familiarity with USALI rules. It entails overseeing the month-end process, which includes creating financial statements, accruals, journal entries, and doing reconciliations for all balance sheet and bank accounts in compliance with accounting rules. The position is responsible for budget planning, financial forecasting, and reconciling discrepancies. Daily, monthly, and periodic financial reporting must be accurate and timely. Participate in physical inventory counts, ensure value correctness, and protect cash assets through reconciliations and audits. Payroll administration entails processing payroll data, resolving problems, managing garnishments, and maintaining compliance with local labor laws.
The position also entails aiding with month-end adjustment entries, compiling documentation for internal and external audits, and conducting compliance audits for payroll and labor regulations. Cross-training across finance functions is required to ensure coverage during absences. Credit rules, including billing, credit histories, and collections, must be successfully managed while visitor and credit queries are handled promptly and professionally. The check-in and check-out processes must protect hotel assets without burdening guests. Building excellent customer relationships allows for more efficient collections and communication.
In addition, the work entails conducting monthly credit meetings, maintaining compliance documentation for service charges and gratuities, and coordinating labor compliance audits. Proper documentation and reporting are required for audits and compliance purposes. The worker must be prepared to assist the financial team with any additional tasks allocated by leadership, while adhering to company norms and promoting operational efficiency.
What you are bringing:
- Three to four (3 – 4) years of experience as an Accounting Manager in a luxury hotel.
- Taxation and local revenue authority experience.
