Job Openings at Ibis Hotel

Ibis Hotel Ikeja is an international hotel company owned by AccorHotels, a hotel holding company. AccorHotels is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and was founded in 1967. Ibis opened its first hotel in 1974. The hotels are generally close to city centres, airports, beaches or railway stations.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Financial Controller

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• The Controller is responsible for short and long term planning and the daily operations of the department
• Develops and recommends the department’s budget and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
• The Controller is responsible for reporting financial results to the General Manager, Accor head office and owners."
• Establishes, coordinates and administers all financial systems, internal controls and the hotel’s capital expenditure plan.
• Prepares and reviews budgets, forecasts, operating results, financial reports and tax returns in compliance with government regulations
• Anticipate and address guest issues and establish proactive processes to promote guest satisfaction.
• Interacts in a positive way with all team members to ensure excellent guest experience.
• Supervision of the front office.
• Maintain good relations with banks to facilitate operation in the hotel.
• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating and participating in the activities of All Accounting personnel; IT, Purchasing and Stores of the Hotel.
• Active participation and monitoring on the financial aspects of COCKPIT / FOCUS and ISO 9001 as per Accor Policy (Sun system/ opera/ micros etc.).
• Ensure compliance of all accounting system, procedures and reports with established accounting and control standards and procedures in compliance with all government regulations and Accor Policy as approved by the owners.
• Maintain good relationship with government to facilitate the handling of such hotel functions as tax matters, import licenses and customs clearances.
• Direct preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts; establish or recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the hotel.
• Support General Manager by direct preparation of monthly and annual reports to summarize and forecast the hotel’s revenues, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.
• Assist all department heads in the preparation of their respective budgets and feasibility studies and whenever any financial information or expertise is required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the General Manager
• Direct, coordinate and participate in all activities of Accounting personnel, such as:
• preparing management reports, financial statements and related accounting reports;
• receiving, storing, issuing, accounting for, and controlling the cost of food, beverage, general supplies, operating equipment and fixed assets; reconciliation of all revenue requisition needed equipment, materials and supplies; receiving, keeping, depositing, and disbursing funds; preparing, controlling and maintaining all vouchers and cheques; processing and preparing all credit applications; auditing all revenue reports of the hotel;
• Be an inspiration to all hotel staff to achieve luxury levels of performance.
• Is an integral part of the business team, attends all scheduled meetings and contribute actively with proper preparation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements and contractual obligations, utilizing internal controls, auditing and security procedures.
• Ensure the collection of payments in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor hotel expenses to stay within budget guidelines, as well as gather and report financial information to the General Manager.
• Ensures optimal compliance with corporate focus audit.
• Ensure that all accounting reports and financial statements are in accordance with the uniform system of accounts for the hotels as per Accor Africa requirement, formats and instructions.
• Ensure the accuracy, timely preparation and submission of all accounting reports, financial statements and tax returns.
• Comply in conjunction with the mgt. and department heads, all budgets and forecasts covering all activities of the hotel; maintains all budget control procedures.
• Ensure the maintenance of ledgers and subsidiary records of authorized appropriations and expenditures are proper authorized and accounted for.
• Conducts a daily briefing as required with management on current key activities.
• Ensures compliance with local health and safety regulations.
• Must be an example of the Accor Values, brand standards, and a champion of grooming and appearance guidelines.
• Ensure the maintenance of all subsidiary records in connection with inventories, accounts receivables accounts payables, operating equipment, fixed assets, etc.
• Manages performance issues that arise within the Accounting department, as well as train, develop, coach and counsel, conduct performance evaluations and resolve problems of departmental team members and managers.
• Effectively communicates with team members.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all accounting machines and equipment

Overall Objectives:

• To be responsible for the hotel’s accounting and financial management requirements
• Managing the accounting department, procurement function and electronic data processing systems.
• To assist proactively with cost containment, revenue enhancement, profit improvement opportunities and safeguarding of the company’s assets
• Preparation of annual budget
• Preparation of accounting reports
• To provide the general manager and unit management team with information on the status of the hotel’s performance
• Confirmation of guests payment
• Stock taking and control.

Job Requirements

• HND / Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or in any other related field
• 3-5 years of work experience in an accounting firm or hotel
• Special skills in Sun, Opera and micros systems.
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or in any other related field, ICAN, or ACCA is also an added advantage.
• Excellent communications, organization and time management skills
• Proficiency in the use of the computer and application programs
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Capability of dealing with crisis or emergency situations effectively
• Ability to work as part as a management staff team.

Remuneration

• The position comes with attractive remuneration and company benefits.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (Resume) to: ibisjobadvert@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only applicants that meet the above criteria (hospitality industry experience) would be contacted.

2.) Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job-Category: Sales & Marketing

Job Description

• Collaborate with Sales Manager in the planning and development of sales strategies, as well as in setting sales goals and standards.
• To negotiate contracts with clients and to ensure that all necessary paperwork (e.g. credit agreements, etc.) is in place prior to clients’ placing business
• Ensure adherence to the work ethics, policies, and regulations of the Hotel
• Perform administrative tasks of production recording, filing, and inventory
• Responsible for recommending solutions which will help in enhancing the profits of the company and should be a problem solver.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure that all the customers are satisfied with the services and are not facing any issues
• To maintain an efficient sales office procedure and to insure the regular maintenance of an accurate and updated accounts/contacts database and follow-up procedures
• Ensure contact is maintained with clients to create a good work relationship that supports sales as well as increases customer base
• Effect periodic sales meetings and update records on ANAIS
• To assist the Sales & Marketing Manager in managing and coordinating all efforts of the Sales & Marketing operations, to ensure efficient, prompt, courteous, consistent quality and proactive service for all hotel guests
• Be aware of local market competition, to monitor trends within the industry and make suggestions how these could be implemented in the hotel
• To pass on all complaints/comments received from customers/clients regarding the hotel, hotel services, etc. to the management immediately
• Responsible for developing strategies and suggesting changes which will help bring about more profit and improved sales
• Have a thorough understanding of the drivers of the business in hospitality sector and have demonstrated the ability to adapt and deliver in an aggressive and competitive environment
• To be fully aware of the hotel’s major corporate clients and high-profile individual guests, current VIP guests, hotel promotions and room rates
• To maintain and exceed the hotel’s revenue goals within the allocated market segments
• organize and conduct a familiarization tour of the hotel
• To maintain confidentiality of the information directly related to the hotel’s activities and to not divulge such information outside the hotel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration and other related fields
• Minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a similar role, hotel experience will be a plus
• Sound knowledge of digital and traditional marketing strategies and operations
• Problem-solving, and communication skills as to relating with clients and colleagues
• Proficient in the use of Opera & other related software for effective marketing communications & operations

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3.) Food & Beverages Manager II

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Relations:

• Enhances guest satisfaction
• Handles guest comments and complaints, ensuring follow-up
• Develops close relationships with guests to encourage loyalty
• Ensures guests receive a warm and personalized welcome

Professional Techniques / Production:

• Organizes and supervises the preparation of points of sale according to activity forecasts
• Ensures that reference standards are properly applied
• Checks that sales materials are well presented
• In conjunction with the Head Chef, prepares the menus, organizes purchases and ensure the update and application of cooking instructions
• Plans changes in the menu, sets prices and organizes the work for the day in coordination with the Head Chef

Team Management:

• Manage and values the different food and beverage points of sale
• Make sure the information are given t0 the concerned services
• Develops team spirit and motivation by creating a good working atmosphere
• Takes part in or validates recruitments
• Organizes the welcome and integration of new employees
• Prepares or checks the work schedules, ensuring that they are consistent with activity forecasts
• Conducts annual performance appraisals and sets targets for the team
• Prepares the training plans in conjunction with the managers under his/her responsibility and follows them up
• Helps employees improve their skills and provides support for career development
• Applies labor legislation

Commercial / Sales:

• Develops excellent relations with guests
• Prepares the commercial action plan for the department and ensures implementation
• Launches and deploys marketing initiatives in the local area in order to increase revenue
• Works in close collaboration with the sales department to ensure a high standard of service and satisfaction for meetings customers
• Knows the market and customer expectations
• Sets daily sales targets for the team
• Analyses guests' comments and shares them with the team
• Keeps close track of what the competition is doing
• Uses sense of creativity and innovation to facilitate commercial operations

Management and Administration:

• Ensures that management results are in line with the hotel's targets
• Guarantees the respect of procedures governing cash operations, administration and audits, in line with the brand's internal audit guidelines
• Adapts department organization as required and manages headcount for optimum "prime cost"
• Draws up, implements and ensures that internal checks are properly carried out
• Ensures that the equipment and cultural assets of the department remain in good condition and working order
• Checks inventories that have been carried out

Hygiene / Personal Safety / Environment:

• Is responsible for keeping the equipment and furniture in good condition
• Ensures machinery works reliably and follows up any technical work
• Applies and ensures application of the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc.)
• Respects and ensures respect of the hotel's commitments to the "Environment Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc.)
• Ensures that all F&B areas are kept clean and that hygiene and food safety standards are respected
• Sets up an action plan based on the hygiene analysis results and tracks implementation
• Is responsible for the security of people and property in the area under his/her remit.

Skills / Qualifications Required

• HND / B.Sc in Hotel Management
• 2-3 years working experience as a Food and Beverage Manager
• Proficiency in communication and math skills
• Diploma or/and Certificate in Food and Beverage category in a related field
• Ability to work in a team and supervise the subordinates
• Quick decision making skills
• Guest oriented, outgoing and service minded
• Proficiency in the use of micros and other application programs.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ibisjobadvert@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates that meets the requirements will be contacted.