Financial Controller

• PositionFinancial Controller
• CompanyKampala Marriott Hotel
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull Time
• CategoryAccounting & Finance and Management jobs in Uganda
• IndustryHospitality
• DepartmentFinance & Accounting
• DeadlineUntil filled; no closing date stated

Kampala Marriott Hotel is Marriott International’s Kampala property in Nsambya. The official hotel page describes a destination combining modern sophistication with the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and lists 181 rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, a pool, spa, fitness centre and meeting facilities.

The careers advert identifies Kampala Marriott Hotel as the location for this full-time Marriott role in Kampala, Uganda.

The Financial Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. The advert covers financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

The role leads and supports the accounting team, oversees audit processes, ensures accurate and timely P&L and balance-sheet information, monitors taxes and provides financial guidance to executives, peers and subordinates. The advert also states mandatory Marriott Finance experience.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office.
• Lead, influence and encourage the accounting team and support employee performance processes.
• Oversee internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
• Generate accurate and timely reports, presentations and financial results.
• Ensure the P&L is accurate and statements are delivered on time.
• Reconcile the balance sheet and ensure account balances have appropriate documentation.
• Keep tax rates current and ensure taxes are collected or accrued.
• Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
• Leverage technology and information systems to generate financial reports and analytical support.
• Advise the Director of Finance on operating and financial issues.
• Submit reports on time and support strong accounting and operational controls.
• Develop goals and plans and monitor tax, profit-and-loss, budget and team goals.

Required Education

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major.

Work Experience

• Mandatory Marriott Finance experience.
• The advert states no work experience is required for the four-year degree route.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting, audit, financial reporting, budgeting, tax and control is reflected in the role duties.

Accounting and finance

• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Audit and control.
• Asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.
• P&L accuracy, balance-sheet reconciliation and tax monitoring.

Leadership and communication

• Lead, influence and encourage accounting colleagues.
• Communicate financial information clearly to executives, peers and subordinates.
• Analyse information, evaluate results and solve problems.
• Use financial systems and technology to support decision-making.

The official Marriott advert does not state a salary or benefits package for this role.

• Manage the Accounting Office at Kampala Marriott Hotel.
• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, audit and control work.
• Provide financial guidance to the Director of Finance and management.
• Work across accounting operations, tax, reconciliations and cash control.

Submit your application through the Marriott Careers application page. The official advert does not state a closing date; applications are accepted until the role is filled.

• State your four-year degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major.
• Clearly identify mandatory Marriott Finance experience.
• Highlight financial reporting, budgeting, audits and control work.
• Give examples of reconciliations, tax monitoring and accurate P&L reporting.