Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
· Support in managing the finance team, providing leadership and direction to the accounts payables and Income audit functions
· Be responsible for ensuring all finance operations are in line with Internal Audit policies
· Ensure all Finance Operations are in line with applicable legislation and external audit requirement
· Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completions and manage the month-end process
· Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
· Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports
· Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
· Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
· Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year end close
· Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
· Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
· Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
· Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
· Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
· Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
· Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification
· Bachelors in Finance, Accounting or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.
· Professional Finance or Accounting Certification (i.e. CPA).
· 3 years or more experience in Finance, preferably within a premium property in a similar role
· Excellent knowledge of finance processes and policies, cost control and fund management optimization.
· Good understanding of core hotelier operations and the luxury hospitality industry.
· Strong budgeting, financial planning and financial modelling skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.