Financial Controller

Financial Controller

The Financial Controller will be responsible for a variety of financial and operational accounting functions as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCE:

• Preparation of Annual Plans, gathering data for banks, cash flow projections, Capital Investment proposals and tender worksheets.
• Ensuring that all books and records (including the General Ledger and Sub Ledgers) of the hotel are correctly and properly maintained in accordance with international Accounting Standards and Corporate Policies.
• Accurate and timely preparation of Monthly Management Reports (Financials) and other related Reports (e. g monthly reconciliations) by the 10th of the following month.
• Accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Preparation/reviewing of Monthly Journal Vouchers ensuring adequate explanation and supporting documents.
• Ensuring all monthly reconciliations Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory- Bar, Stores and Fixed Assets Sub-Ledgers to the General Ledger etc. are done' accurately on a timely basis and required adjusting Journal entries are done.
• Accurate and timely updating between Room Master and Dynamics SL.
• Control over Hotel Collections to minimize bad debt risk.
• Oversight of Account Receivables ensuring timely and accurate billings.
• Preparation, of monthly bank reconciliations ensuring that all required adjusting of Journals are done accurately on a timely basis- 15th of the next month.
• Ensuring required audit schedules are prepared by six weeks after year- end date.
• Working with external auditors to complete audits within set timeframes.
• Ensuring effective internal control environment.
• Ensuring that proper “back- up” of data and program files is completed on a scheduled basis.
• Preparation of annual tax returns for submission to tax authorities within set timeframes.
• Control of petty cash floats.
• Inventory control- ensuring proper control over storage, movement of inventory.
• Full responsibility of transaction for accounting unit.
• Participation to Duty Manager Roster.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years working experience as a Financial Controller,preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Must be fully qualified, as a Chartered Accountant by ACCA.
• Knowledge in the following software- Excel, PowerPoint, Rio Point of Sale, TT Pay, Sun Accounting Software.
• Detail oriented with the drive to complete tasks within given deadlines.
• Self –Starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Can interpret and follow instructions, determine obstacles in advance, and offer solutions as required.
• Be solution oriented and be a problem solver.

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered.