Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the property's overall accounting and financial management requirements. Responsible for representing the finance department during daily morning HOD meetings. Responsible for the local tax authority compliance of the hotel. Responsible for supporting and liaising with the General Manager in meeting the strategic goals of the organization. Responsible for preparing and reviewing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and operating results. Responsible for verifying all financial reports and ensuring that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with local government regulations. Responsible for liaising with the hotel owner or managing director of the organization. Able to prepare and submit management reports promptly and also ensure delivery deadlines. Able to effectively implement all accounting policies and procedures. Able to ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard hotel assets. Able to assist proactively with cost control requirements. Able to assist with revenue enhancement possibilities. Able to assist with profit improvement opportunities for hotel operations. Able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work. Assists in the building of an efficient and professional team of employees within the Finance and Accounting Department. Monitors all local tax compliance that applies, and ensures that taxes are charged correctly and collected. File the local tax with the concerned authority on a monthly/regular basis. Monitor and improve hotel operation costs, and profitability and manage business risks. Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately. Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. Oversees internal, external, and regulatory audit processes. Conduct regular weekly finance department meetings. Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members. Provides excellent leadership by differentiating top performers, fosters teamwork, and also able to encourages work/life balance. Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees. Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team. Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed. Responsible for ensuring disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to hotel standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 5 to 8 years of financial and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations in an up-scale (4/5 Star) hospitality environment. Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Similar or 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or similar major.
Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:

* HOTEL FINANCIAL CONTROLLER: 5 years (Preferred)