Assistant Financial Controller

The role will be supporting hotel leaders to maximize financial strategy, enhance operational performance, delivery of financial reporting, setting up & optimizing internal controls, team management & development. 

The Assistant Finance Controller will work closely with the Area Finance Controller to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the finance department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The key responsibilities for this position are:

• Preparing daily, weekly, monthly reports, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts in accordance with the reporting calendars and Finance Policy Manual and ensuring that all reports are submitted on a timely basis and accurate.

• Taking full responsibility for month-end closing including preparing monthly financial statements for distribution to Department Heads and Executives, and preparing all journal vouchers for month-end closing.
• Preparing monthly reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and taking actions accordingly.
• Assist with Internal/External Audit as well as the all regulatory and Tax related matters.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance against budget and forecast.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide support to other departments regarding financial matters.
• Supervise and train finance department staff.
• Reviewing expense requests prior to approval and payment in line with delegated authority.
• Performing related duties and special projects as assigned.