Financial Controller
The overall scope of this role is to safeguard the hotel assets and financial resources and ensure that these are utilized to maximize operating results.
- Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.
- Responsible for behaving in a professional and harmonious manner and following the Kempinski code of conduct.
- Responsible for understanding and following the terms of the Management Agreement.
- Responsible for supporting, mentoring and developing the finance staff.
- Responsible for supporting and encouraging training of all staff in financial matters.
- Responsible for developing the annual business plan together with the General Manager and Executive Committee.
- Responsible for conducting monthly P&L meetings.
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling all revenues and expenses and making the corresponding recommendations when needed.
- Responsible for reviewing the cash position of the hotel in order to optimize the use of funds.
- Responsible for preparing and submitting the quarterly self assessment report.
- Responsible for preparing and submitting an accurate monthly forecast.
- Responsible for reviewing and signing the Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly.
- Responsible for ensuring the preparation of the accurate and timely monthly financial report.
- Responsible for being the contact for the auditors and act upon recommendations in the audit report.
- Responsible for continuously searching for new business opportunities to benefit the hotel.
- Responsible for the control environment within the hotel.
- Responsible for keeping and safeguarding all contracts, lease agreements, licenses, insurance policies and all legal and financial documents.
- Responsible for maintaining good relationships with the hotel owners/representatives as well as external partners.
- Responsible for communicating with the General Manager on any discrepancies or other potential problems.
- Eligible for a working permit in country of hire
- BA/BSc in finance, accounting or related field or CPA/ACA/ACCA or MBA (Financial)
- 2+ years as financial controller, preferably with a 5* Hotel chain
- Local language – excellent oral and written skills
- English – excellent oral and written skills
- Additional language - beneficial
- Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure and/or challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
- Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
- Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner
Accounting pay context
Based on 619 disclosed Accounting salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $113K/year, with most offers between $88K and $143K (10th–90th percentile: $73K–$179K).
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