Job Description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (Hospitality)Our client is one of the 5* hotel properties belonging to major hospitality group in Singapore with its presence that is centrally located.We are on the search for a passionate and service-oriented individual to assume the Financial Controller position. He/she will supervise a team of accounting staff to ensure the smooth and effective function of the Finance Department.
Scope of Responsibilities

• Act as a financial advisor to management and serves as a member of the Executive Committee to assist the General Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Hotel and helps to formulate operating policies.
• Prepare financial statements and related accounting reports, budgets and forecasts and continuous audits of all transactions of the Hotel.
• Attend executive and department head meetings as the accounting delegate, review the monthly financial statement and other management reports and immediately notify management of any unusual variances or transactions that have occurred or need corrective action, and prepare any special reports required by management.
• Ensure timely preparation of all accounting reports and for the preparation of governmental schedules and tax reports for various governmental agencies.
• Hire and discharge accounting supervisory personnel, administer and delegate all detailed accounting procedures to qualified personnel.
• Develop a working knowledge of all procedures and operations as detailed in the Accounting Manual.
• Undertake staff planning and preparation of works schedules.
• Work with the Executive Committee in completing Annual Operating Budget information on operating cash flow, capital improvements and special repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain work order system to determine actual against budget expenditures.
• Compare budgeted to actual expenditures and report to hotel management when a variance in individual items occurs in order that remedial action can be taken.
• Review proper control and security procedures to be sure they are in force and effective.
• Review Depreciation and Amortization Schedules.
• Review the quality of work originating from the Finance Department for accuracy, quality and timeliness.
• Review all contracts to limit the risks and exposures of Hotel, and obtain legal advice where required
• Review all insurance claims to see that they are being properly processed.
• Co-operate with internal and external auditors to minimize cost of auditing and implement their recommendations.
• Maintain check on work performed by the Purchasing Department
• Supervise the monthly cash counts of house bank.
• Co-ordinate all back-office systems to ensure a proper workflow from and to the IT Department.
• Coordinate with the various department heads with respect to the relationship of accounting procedures to operation procedures.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years in similar position or equivalent capacity in Hotel Industry.
• Analytical, with strong management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and delegate.
• Excellent accuracy in managing accounts & related management information.
• Energetic, proactive, self-driven, highly motivated and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptable, determined and be someone who wants to be in a fast-paced environment that promotes changes and drive for achievements.

Interested candidates are to submit an updated resume in MS Word format. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for a P&C chat first to determine further suitability.

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