Director Of Finance And Supply

Job Summary

The Director of Finance & Supply is responsible for leading and managing the hotel’s financial operations, supply chain, budgeting, procurement, cost control, and compliance. This role ensures financial accuracy, operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and full alignment with brand standards and local regulations. The position acts as a strategic business partner to the General Manager.

Category: Director of Finance & Supply

Career Level: Top Lever

Job Description

Golden Tulip Addis Ababa Hotel is a Star Upscale Hotel, part of an international Hotel Chain, located in expansive grounds in a strategic location near the International Airport, and is looking for qualified candidates for the Director of Finance & Supply vacant position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: -

A. Financial Management

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, payroll, and cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, monthly P&L, balance sheets, and management reports.
• Monitor hotel performance against budgets, forecasts, and KPIs; provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, statutory reporting, brand financial policies, and audit requirements.
• Manage internal and external audits; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent risk or fraud.

B. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with all departments.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly forecasting and financial planning.
• Advise the General Manager and Executive Committee on financial trends, business risks, and opportunities.

C. Cost Control & Inventory Management

• Lead the cost control team to ensure optimal cost levels across F&B, Operations, and Supplies.
• Oversee monthly inventory counts, stock verification, and reconciliation of variances.
• Analyze consumption trends and prevent wastage, pilferage, and overstocking.
• Ensure accurate item coding, par levels, issuing procedures, and store management.

Qualifications & Experience

• From an accredited academic institution first degree in Finance/Accounting/ Accounting and Finance or other relevant field of study
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft environment, as well as applicable account software training
• 8 years related work experience, of which 4 years are in a managerial position and in a 4 or 5-star hotel.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial analysis and decision-making skills
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Negotiation and supplier management
• Team leadership and coaching capability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and process-improvement mindset

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance