Chief Accountant

• Ensures that Finance team provides month end closing and all other required management reports.
• Works closely with Financial Controller / General Manager / other departments to provide full and accurate forecasting and budgeting proposals within the hotel.
• Prepares capital reviews as required by Financial Controller / General Manager or Finance Department.
• Develops the best practice financial accounting and control procedures; continually reviews the process and procedures to maximize impact and efficiency.
• Complies with company policies and procedures across the area, maximizes performance on the Finance Balanced Scorecard.
• Assists Head of Departments to improve their financial awareness and provides them with relevant financial information for their operations.
• Ensures all Local government mandatory requirements are strictly followed for hotels not limited to Licenses, Permits & Tax related, etc.
• Reviews & approves payment vouchers & journal entries.
• Reviews the Accounts Receivable (A/R) Ageing reports on a daily basis. Follows up 30 days after the initial billing if payment has not been received.
• Monitors and contains all property inventories to ensure proper levels without causing burdens on property cash flows.
• Effectively manages the accounting team through respectful communication, clear expectations, relevant training, productive coaching, regular meetings, and appropriate performance management.
• Performs cash flow forecasting, budgeting and works closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Posts details of business transactions in the General and Operating Ledgers.
• Prepares the following monthly reports: 1- Profit and Loss Statement; 2- Balance Sheet with supporting schedules; 3- Trends of operations;