General Accountant

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Finance professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests. As a General Accountant, you are responsible for acquiring in-depth knowledge of finance policies and relevant accounting standards to ensure timeliness, completeness, and reliability of management and financial reports. Your role will include key responsibilities such as:

1. Manage closing of books and preparation of financial reports in accordance with Uniform System of Accounts and Hotel Policies.
2. Ensure that the Corporate Office and Hotel reporting deadlines are met.
3. Review and reconcile General Ledger, Bank Accounts, P&L, and ensure they are complete, reliable, and faithfully represent the financial position of the Hotel.
4. Analyze & interpret financial reports, identify trends, and make recommendations where necessary.
5. Adequately review Receiving Reports, Invoices, Expense Reports, Payment Vouchers, and General Cashier Reports to ensure that they are duly authorized and free from misstatements and in compliance with Hotel policy.
6. Supervise and review monthly payroll preparation and ensure timely disbursement of salaries.
7. Ensure that the internal controls (financial and otherwise) are functioning in an orderly and efficient manner and ensures adherence to Hotel policies, safeguards assets, and secures the completeness and accuracy of records.
8. Develop and ensure that the Sun System database is adequately maintained. Supervise the input and handling of financial/reference data for Payroll and FBM Systems.
9. Supervise the finance team and ensure that they are adequately trained and performance is up to standards.
10. Coordinate with Internal and External Auditors in completing Audits.
11. Develop and maintain a manual and computer filing system and ensure that the files are properly named, catalogued, and access is available for authorized persons only. Original contracts and important documents must be filed in a fireproof safe.
12. Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and employees’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment.
13. Comply with the hotel environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.

Education, Qualifications & Experiences You should have a degree in hotel management or accounting and at least one year of previous experience within a hotel environment. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and computer literacy are a must, while knowledge of Opera, Micros, FBM, and SUN System is an asset. Knowledge & Competencies The ideal candidate will be an analytical, pragmatic thinker with a high level of integrity and professionalism. You are result-oriented, able to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a fair, consistent set of standards. You are proactive and flexible, while possessing the following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Teamwork
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Driving for Results

Job Type: Full-time Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accountant: 4 years (Preferred)

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