Monday, February 4, 2013

Various vacancies at Muthaiga Golf Club

On behalf of our client, Muthaiga Golf Club; the Home of Golf in Kenya, we seek to recruit three highly effective and experienced professionals, to fill the positions of General Manager, Finance Manager & Club House Manager.
Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge in your career? Read on…
 
General Manager
The General Manager coordinates and oversees all aspects of the Club including its golfing, recreational and hospitality operations and manages the relationships between the Club and its different stakeholders; committees, members, guests, employees, community and business partners.
The GM will develop operating policies and procedures and direct the work of all department managers.
The General Manager will report to the Chairman, Board of Directors.
Competencies required to excel in this position include
  • Business Management,
  • Strong people & administrative abilities,
  • Commercial Acumen,
  • Financial Management,
  • Club Administration and
  • Web-based Marketing.
Qualifications required:
  • A university degree from a recognized university, professional qualifications.
  • Computer literate.
  • Proven track record in golf club or similar facilities management with demonstrable business development skills.
  • Knowledge & experience of bar, catering & organization of social functions.
  • Professional memberships will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum experience- 7 years.
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager will assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, payroll and preparation of financial statements and reports.
Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
Coordinate preparation of external audit & direct internal audits.
Oversee the effective functioning of the IT systems.
Competencies required to excel in this position include
  • Strong Financial & Analytical abilities,
  • Strategic Thinking, Planning & Organising,
  • Leadership & People management skills, Team work,
  • Change & Project Management & Problem Solving abilities.
Qualifications required:
  • A university degree from a recognized university,
  • CPA (K)/ ACCA,
  • Extensive working knowledge of ERP systems.
  • Professional memberships an added advantage.
  • Minimum experience 3 years.
Club House Manager
The Club House Manager oversees:
  • Food and Beverage Services, Kitchen, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Banqueting and Catering.
  • All minor operational departments within the Club House as well as ensuring that the Club House exceeds Service Standards in all guest contact areas of the Club.
 Competencies required to excel in this position:
  • A highly detail-oriented and effective communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills – must fluently speak English & Kiswahili.
  • Excellent organizational skills with superior execution and follow up abilities.
  • Team work/influencing others is key for this position.
Qualifications required: 
  • Must be a university graduate from a recognized university,
  • possess professional qualifications,
  • computer literate with aptitude to quickly learn additional programs.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of budget and planning abilities.
  • Professional memberships an added advantage.
  • Minimum experience 5 years.
How to apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 15th February 2013.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.