General Accountant

Fairmont La Hacienda will offer guests one of the most exclusive resorts in southern Spain.

Situated on the San Roque coast, in a unique and privileged enclave near Sotogrande, it features a luxurious 5-star hotel and branded residences, showcasing breathtaking sea views.

Guests at Fairmont La Hacienda will indulge in a luxury resort experience with access to pools, a spa, fitness facilities, a grand ballroom, and flexible meeting spaces.

Surrounded by two of southern Europe's most renowned golf courses, the hotel provides an exclusive retreat for golf enthusiasts, beach lovers, and discerning travelers. 

The General Accountant ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, manages audits, tax and government reporting, and maintains the general ledger. He/she also performs bank reconciliations, cash and inventory reviews, and supports budgeting and financial forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure that the information presented in all reports is accurate and reflects actual business and financial transactions.
- Ensure that all reports are prepared in a timely manner, meeting established deadlines and quality standards.
- Conduct periodic cash reviews and assist in surprise audits of the hotel's cash fund.
- Assist in conducting surprise inventory inspections, in addition to month-end inventory counts performed by the Cost department.
- Prepare and maintain all required documentation for audits and comply with fiscal requirements.
- Provide assistance during the audit process (internal and external).
- Manage and coordinate tax filing and government reporting procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- Maintain the General Ledger up to date with accurate accounting entries.
- Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts at the end of each month, ensuring accuracy and correctness.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations with online bank statements.
- Prepare assigned monthly accounting entries and perform distribution of expenses between departments.
- Support in the budgeting and financial projection of the different departments.
- Maintain the hotel's up-to-date fixed asset register.
- Have a thorough knowledge of accounting functions and the ability to monitor, correct and demonstrate procedures to hotel quality standards.
- Ensure that all files and reports are properly organised and filed for future reference.
- Participate in conducting quarterly, semi-annual and annual inventories of operating equipment and materials.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Finance Director and Finance Manager.

- University degree in hospitality, business administration or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry.
- Fluency in Spanish. English highly valuable.

- Responsibility for managing financial issues, solving complex problems and making effective decisions.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets

Candidate must be a citizen of the European Union or possess a valid work permit for Spain.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Discounted hotel rooms and food and beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
• We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!