Job Description

The Accountant is responsible for overall functions of various sections and ensures daily smooth operations of Finance department. Primary Responsibilities Daily Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares month-end and year-end closing and financial reporting.
• Prepares and posts month-end journals in accordance to hotel\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures.
• Compiles financial reports for various management reporting.
• Checks daily bank statements for abnormal activities.
• Prepares all financial statements, accruals and journal entries, and maintains reconciliation\xe2\x80\x99s for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepares monthly bank and credit card reconciliation.
• Prepares quarterly GST submission.
• Administers withholding tax and ensure submission and payment to Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.
• Prepares external surveys by Department of Statistics, SHATEC and other governing bodies.
• Compiles and ensures accurate payment of yearly corporate tax and property tax.
• Ensures that all hotel systems and internal controls related to general ledger section are adhered to.
• Supervises and assists with account reconciliation\xe2\x80\x99s, account analysis, and closing procedures at month end.
• Co-ordinates, observes and prepares all operating equipment and supply inventories in accordance with corporate policies as directed by the Director of Finance and Business Support.
• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness for all operational tax reporting.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of all local, state and federal tax returns and other reports on a timely basis.
• Ensures proper submission of insurance claims for hotel.
• Maintains proper records for all contracts and ensure that all contracts are promptly renewed before expiry date and update critical date-list.
• Ensures all documents are filed accordingly and softcopy easily retrievable such as contracts, trademarks and annual audit file.
• Ensures critical date-list is updated for tracking at all time.
• Ensures the operation procedures are in accordance with PCI-DSS compliances.

Focuses on Colleagues / Management Experience

• Attends to colleagues queries promptly.
• Consistently offers professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Co-ordinates with various departments to ensure proper documents submission.
• Uses a Heartist\xc2\xae approach \xe2\x80\x93 makes the guests and colleagues Feel Welcome, Feel Heart-warmed, Feel Incredible, and Belong.

Works as Part of the Finance Team

• Ensures to produce quality work at all time.
• Adheres to all timeline set.
• Builds strong relationship with team member.
• Builds a cohesive working environment and achieve together the financial goal set.
• Be knowledgeable and plays an active role in maintaining strict adherence to PCI-DSS compliances.

Involvement in Wider Job Function Relationships

• Maintains collaborative working relationship with all colleagues.
• Participates in training activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Follows guidelines provided in colleagues\xe2\x80\x99 handbook.
• Understands emergency procedures, health and safety requirements.
• Ensures service standards and individual performance is aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.
• Contributes to the hotel\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts by supporting the Planet 21 program.

Candidate Profile Knowledge and Experience

• Degree holder or equivalent in hospitality or related field.
• Strong systems knowledge of all accounting software including Property Management System, Point of Sale system and Microsoft Office.
• Well versed in Local Tax compliance, Government regulations and all License application.
• Understand all statutory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Ability to maximize capital/productivity grants.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in similar capacity.

Competencies

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Communication skills in English spoken / written.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.
• Personal presentation, clean / tidy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and has good initiative under dynamic environment.
• Good presentation and influencing skills.

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues\xe2\x80\x99 Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit \xe2\x80\x93 Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children\xe2\x80\x99s Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.