Company Description
Contemporary, relaxed and imaginative. Be it a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI Hotels & Resorts provides the right space for guests who value the details that matter.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Financial Controller to join our team in Gaborone, Botswana. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial integrity and success of our organization by overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes.
- Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
- Collaborate with the Financial Controller to develop and implement budgets and forecasts
- Ensure compliance with company policies, local tax regulations, and statutory requirements
- Oversee internal and external audits, addressing any findings and implementing corrective actions
- Monitor daily revenue performance and ensure proper revenue recognition
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including credit risk assessments and debt collection
- Review and approve bank transactions and reconciliations
- Participate in the supplier selection process and approve procurement schedules
- Oversee financial systems and ensure data security and reporting automation
- Monitor inventory control procedures and asset management
- Review and approve capital expenditure budgets and oversee contract negotiations
- Assist in payroll processing and conduct random payroll audits
- Provide financial leadership and guidance to finance teams across the organization
- Conduct regular finance training sessions to ensure compliance with corporate policies
- Attend executive committee meetings, providing financial insights and recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, preferably in a Big4 audit firm or as a financial analyst
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
- Experience with general ledger and hotel-related computer operating systems
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting and compliance standards
- Understanding of hotel industry financial operations (desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Familiarity with internal control procedures and risk management
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Additional Information
Botswana citizens only
Top Skills
What We Do
Minor International Public Company (MINT) is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in Asia Pacific Region. With over 535 hotels and resorts, 2,200 restaurants and 400 retails trading outlets, MINT meets the growing needs of consumers in 62 markets from Africa to Australia including South America and Europe. MINT is a hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of more than 535 hotels, resorts and serviced suites under the Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI. Through Minor Food Group Pcl, MINT operates over 2,200 outlets under The Pizza Company, Swensen’s, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Thai Express and The Coffee Club brands. The latest addition to the restaurant portfolio being Bonchon brand. MINT is also one of Thailand’s largest distributors of lifestyle brands with over 400 points of sale focusing primarily on fashion, cosmetics and contract manufacturing.
