Finance Controller

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Main Duties

• To know all terms and conditions of the management agreement and to ensure that they are        adhered to.
• To maintain complete and supported accounting records of the hotel as per the Company’s        policies and procedures.
• To implement local accounting procedures to ensure compliance with local government regulations, after approval from the area and/or corporate offices.
• To prepare and interpret the financial statements and reports of the hotel.
• To audit the accounts, records and transactions of the hotel, aided by ongoing efforts to streamline internal control procedures.
• To implement all necessary controls in order to safeguard the assets of the hotel and to maintain records for the fixed assets, operating equipment, supplies and inventories.
• To co-ordinate an effective and efficient Materials Management / Resource allocation through establishing a flexible work force throughout the Department, based on the principles of Multi Skilling and Multi Tasking.
• To ensure that hotel expenses are minimized through the use of effective purchasing and by obtaining the most competitive prices for goods and services.
• To ensure that proper operating standards are adhered to in the areas of purchasing, receiving, storing and issuing.
• To assist in compiling, together with the General Manager and Heads of Division, all budgets and forecasts covering all activities of the hotel and to maintain all budget control procedures.
• To assist in the administration of credit and collection procedures.
• To understand Accor and/or hotel tax obligations, using the assistance of locally-appointed auditors or tax experts.
• To obtain the requisite government licenses and approvals for the operation of the hotel
• To review and ensure proper procedures and controls of purchasing, receiving, storing and requisitioning functions, i.e. Materials Management functions.
• To administer and control cash management, which includes investing in time deposits in banks approved by Accor, as well as obtaining overdraft facilities whenever necessary with the prior approval from the owning company.
• To liaise with both internal and external auditors in compliance with the Company’s requirements.
• To administer the legal aspects in compliance with the Company’s requirements and the law.
• To administer the IS section and ensure that the hotel computer system and it’s software are fully utilised, well safeguarded and properly maintained.
• To keep and safeguard all contracts, leases, insurance policies, licenses, and all legal and financial documents.
• To administer Accor and hotel insurance matters in conjunction with the locally appointed insurance agent.
• To assist the General Manager in the compilation of all departments’ written policies and procedures into the hotel’s own in-house policy manual.
• Payroll and Productivity Management
• Exercises efficient Payroll Management/Resource allocation through the establishment of a flexible workforce throughout the Division. This will be based on the principles of a flexible employee base (Full Time and Part Time employees), multi-skilling and multi-taking
• Directs subordinates to ensure productivity meets standards given in accordance with Accor Design Standards and Criteria and the Accor Food and Beverage Operations Manual.
• Focus attention on improving productivity levels and the need to prudently manage utility/payroll costs within acceptable guidelines ensuring optimum deployment and energy efficiency of all equipment
• Ensure new technology and equipment are embraced, improving productivity whilst taking work out of the system
• Establish a well organised Food and Beverage store, maintaining close control on the consumption of material, stores and inventory control. Physical inventories of all supplies and operating equipment are to be taken on a monthly and a quarterly basis respectively.
• Ensures adequate materials are on-hand to meet operational and service needs and assists, if necessary, materials/procurement personnel with sourcing desired/required materials at the best price.
• Reviews and approves all invoices and Purchase Requests involving Food and Beverage equipment and supplies etc.

  Chartered Accountant (CA)/ MBA in Finance/ Post Graduation in Finance. 

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards

• Ability to provide friendly, professional customer service

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.