Finance Assistant

The Naumi Group is a global hospitality entity overseeing Naumi Hotels and managing property assets. Known for their vivid and luxurious boutique hotels, Naumi Hotels offers personalized luxury experiences and prime localities. The group's ethos promotes creativity and individuality among its team members, ensuring a unique and family-like work environment.

We are seeking for a suitable candidate for the role of Finance Assistant. He/She will directly assist on all tactical financial accounting matters that gives rise to accurate, timely and high-quality financial reporting. This includes being part of a wider internal control framework that efficiently manages risks for the organization.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Ensure transactions posted into Netsuite Accounting System are in line with Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
• Verify invoices against Purchase Orders (PO) to ensure that there is no price or quantity discrepancy before obtaining relevant approvals prior to payment processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payment processing.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliation and resolve any unreconciled items.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve any unreconciled items.
• Follow up on outstanding unpaid invoices, accruals, and issues.
• Provide weekly analysis and updates to Finance Manager(s) on status of Accounts Payable (A/P) Aging.
• Assist with recurring month-end procedures such preparation of amortization, depreciation, prepayment, expense analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Support and ensure compliance with all external and internal quarterly/annual filing and reporting requirements, tax filing requirements (GST or other taxes), audits, policies and procedures.
• Assist in new processes and systems implementation when required.
• Highlight any issues or irregularities in day-to-day tasks to Finance Manager(s).
• Provide support to Finance Manager(s) or other Finance colleagues in their absence or whenever is necessary.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Diploma in Accountancy / Finance or recognized professional accounting qualifications.
• 2-4 years of experience in the hotel industry in related functions.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Upholds high ethical standards and fosters a strong culture of integrity within the finance department and the larger organization.
• Possesses a positive and enthusiastic attitude, seeks continuous improvements, adapts to dynamic environments, and thrives in tackling challenges.
• An independent self-starter who also collaborates for the achievement of team and organizational goals.
• Methodical and grounded in execution, while being creative and ingenious in problem-solving.
• Organized, meticulous, analytical and able to prioritize and organize work in an efficient, productive and effective manner.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Working knowledge of Netsuite, Opera, financial accounting principles and practices, and Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) is highly advantageous.

Grow your career with us ! We look forward to having a conversation with candidates who have the expertise and experience for this role.