Director of Finance

Company Description

Join  us at Accor,  where  life pulses  with  passion! ​

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality   is  a  work  of  heart , ​
Join  us and  become  a  Heartist ®.

Job Description

Are you a strategic and results-oriented finance leader ready to make a significant impact? Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, Ghana is looking for an exceptional Director of Finance to play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future. If you're passionate about driving financial performance and leading a talented team, we encourage you to apply.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department
• Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functions
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies
• Prepare annual reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses
• Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
• Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives
• Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
• Conduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioning

Qualifications

Your skills and qualification include:

• Master’s Degree in Finance or Hospitality Management
• Relevant professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA are strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in similar senior role in a luxury resort.
• experience with renovation projects would be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to motivate and lead diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with team members, and stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of hospitality-specific financial systems.
• Proficiency in property management systems and strong knowledge of revenue and yield management principles.
• Understanding of taxation, compliance, labor laws, and internal controls.
• Strong command of financial KPIs: GOP, REVPAR, EBITDA, flow-through.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

At Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, we're more than just colleagues – we're a family! Experience a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone contributes to our success. Enjoy fun activities, celebrate achievements together, and grow your career with a business-driven team that values your contributions.

Be part of something special.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

Why work for Accor?

With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries. Every action you take can have a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.