Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description
Job Summary:

S/he manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the Management of the Finance Team by Utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision-making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information on all the company business lines.
• Supervise and perform month-end-end closing and ensure management reports are processed on time.
• Enforces, documents and establishes effective controls for all revenues, expenses and protection of assets.
• Coordinates and assists department heads in the preparation and implementation of the hotel's annual business plan.
• Controls capital and FF&E expenditure to ensure compliance with justifications and approvals.
• Directs and manages the cost control, payables and receivables/income audit functions ensuring effective systems are in place.
• Managing both external and internal audit processes and providing documentation required, while coordinating with the team to ensure information access is smooth.
• Coordinate and manage routine tax audits from time to time to ensure the organization is not exposed to inherent tax risks and liabilities.
• Review payroll computation and ensure that payroll journals are correctly posted in the system and process statutory payments.
• Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals promptly.
• Reconciles balance sheet.
• Ensures tax and statutory compliance
• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
• Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation by SOPs.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years experience in a similar role within a hospitality environment
• A graduate in Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/ Accounting option) or its equivalent.
• Professional qualifications like CPA
• Strong working knowledge of Sun System and Infor Q & A
• Possess excellent reporting skills.