We're looking for a strong hands-on finance professional to oversee the corporate payroll, balance sheet reconciliations, constant improvement of procedures and controls, as well as ad-hoc projects and requests.
What you'll be responsible for:
Accounting Procedures
Prepare month-end & year-end closing journals.
Compile financial reports for management in accordance with policies & procedures.
Ensure bank sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Check daily bank statements for abnormalities.
Attend to corporate queries and requests.
Compliance
Drive implementation and rollout of robust and effective accounting and financial processes in the hotels aligned with applicable Company policies and local legislation; proactively identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
Develop a culture of self-assessment, lead implementation of internal audit programmes, and assist hotels in implementing corrective actions following internal/external audits.
Payroll
Coordinate with the Talent & Culture department on matters concerning employees' pay, allowances, and deductions.
Prepare monthly journal after each month payday.
Perform accurate and timely submission of pension payments.
Manage the expenses process and ensure timely payment for the colleagues.
Verify that the payroll numbers are correct based on T&C's payroll calculations.
Ensure that the correct payment instruction is sent to the bank.
Post the corresponding entries into accounting.
Invoicing & Accounts Receivable
Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers.
Copy files and retrieve materials for accounts receivable as needed.
Communicate with clients to request payment and arrange payment plans.
Collect payment from customers and accurately record it into the system.
Create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
Update client accounts based on payment or contact information.
Payables and Treasury
Ensure the proper and timely booking of all payments and keep financial records updated and accurate.
Accurately code and categorize transactions, especially expenses/accruals/payables.
Keep track of payments & expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, and statements.
Control and ensure the PO is fully approved within the authorization limits.
Monitor and prepare schedule for terms of payment for each supplier contract.
Create electronic fund transfer requests and ensure all necessary authorizations are obtained.
Manage and monitor daily cash management transactions and report cash operation activities.
Ensure liquidity and prepare cash flow projections; also highlight to management any short-term cash requirements.
Complete preparation of VAT filing and returns.
Qualifications:
What qualifications you'll need:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with strong technical accounting knowledge.
Experience in a similar corporate position in a large international hospitality group would be beneficial but not essential.
Strong interpersonal skills; a good communicator strong at building effective relationships and able to communicate and influence at different levels of the organisation (Senior Leadership, General Managers, Finance Leaders, other functions).
Hands-on self-starter; gets the job done, proactive, takes initiative, and is always looking to improve processes, systems, and performance.
Strong experience with Excel and reconciliation skills.
Additional Information:
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.