Overview

Job Overview

Kigali Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International, a global hospitality company operating a large portfolio of hotels and resorts worldwide.

The Finance Manager role focuses on supporting the hotel's finance and accounting operations, with particular responsibility for general ledger processes, account reconciliation, financial reporting, discrepancy resolution, internal controls, and accounting procedures.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance colleagues and other departments to maintain accurate financial information, support budgeting and accounting processes, monitor applicable taxes, safeguard hotel assets, and ensure financial reports are prepared accurately and on time.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Why This Opportunity Matters

This opportunity is relevant to finance and accounting professionals interested in developing their careers within an international hospitality environment.

The position provides practical exposure to hotel finance operations, including general ledger activities, reconciliation, reporting, budgeting, tax monitoring, financial controls, and team leadership. It also offers the opportunity to work with colleagues from different backgrounds while contributing to the financial performance and operational controls of a major hotel property.

Application Tips

Application Tips

Applicants should tailor their CV to emphasize finance and accounting experience that matches the responsibilities of the position.

Relevant areas to highlight include:

General ledger accounting
Account reconciliation
Financial reporting
Budgeting and financial controls
Tax compliance and monitoring
Credit card and accounts receivable reconciliation
Financial analysis
Audit and accounting procedures
Team supervision and staff development
Problem solving and discrepancy resolution

Candidates with a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field should clearly state their qualification.

Applicants whose qualification is a two-year degree should demonstrate the required professional experience in finance and accounting.

Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and leadership skills should also be clearly demonstrated in the application.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement accounting work and finance projects assigned to the department.

Support the implementation and follow-up of accounting Standard Operating Procedure audits across the hotel.

Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal procedures.

Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, presentations, and other accounting information.

Analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate solutions.

Compile, code, categorize, calculate, audit, and verify financial information.

Balance credit card ledgers and support reconciliation activities.

Verify contracts for groups and conduct credit reference checks for direct-billed groups when required.

Support the achievement of financial, budget, operational, and team performance goals.

Develop work plans and prioritize accounting activities to meet reporting deadlines.

Ensure profit and loss information is accurately documented.

Monitor applicable taxes and ensure they are properly collected, accrued, and kept current.

Maintain effective accounting and operational controls to safeguard hotel assets.

Complete period-end accounting procedures accurately and on schedule.

Provide guidance to other departments regarding accounting, budgeting, financial policies, and the efficient use of financial resources.

Apply relevant accounting knowledge, systems, processes, and procedures to daily work.

Maintain knowledge of return check, gross revenue reporting, write-off, and consolidated deposit procedures.

Use financial software, computer systems, and spreadsheets to process and analyze financial information.

Evaluate financial activities against applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards.

Lead and support accounting team members through effective communication, delegation, motivation, and supervision.

Set priorities and deadlines and delegate tasks according to operational requirements.

Maintain an open and supportive working environment within areas of responsibility.

Support employee training, mentoring, coaching, and professional development.

Train employees on accounts receivable posting procedures.

Provide timely financial and operational information to supervisors, colleagues, executives, and other relevant teams.

Support collection activities and make collection calls when required.

Manage financial and interpersonal issues professionally and use structured problem-solving methods when making decisions.

Requirements

Requirements

Education and Experience

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. No prior work experience is required under the stated qualification pathway.

Option 2: Two-year degree from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, together with 2 years of professional experience in finance and accounting or a related area.

Additional competencies relevant to the role include:

Knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.

Ability to perform account balancing and ledger reconciliation.

Ability to analyze financial information and resolve discrepancies.

Understanding of budgeting and financial controls.

Ability to work with financial spreadsheets and accounting systems.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Good listening and problem-solving abilities.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop employees.

Ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Professional integrity and sound financial judgment.

Confidence, initiative, energy, and a willingness to take responsibility for assigned work.

How to Apply

How to Apply

The source announcement provided for this opportunity does not include a specific application deadline or application procedure.

Applicants should use the official Marriott Careers application process or the application option provided on the original vacancy listing.