Participates in the development of financial and accounting strategies which are aligned with the overall objectives of the Hotel.
- Monitors status and recommends adjustments to strategies as appropriate
- Participates in developing the annual budget
- Participates in developing and implementing financial and purchasing strategies which are aligned with the Hotel's objectives and internal control practices
Ensure that all work is accurate, timely and done in accordance with Brand standards
- Supervisors and participates in the operation of the Accounting Department
- Oversees training and cross-training of accounting employees
- Assures compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
- Maintains smooth flow of communication in department
- Supervises and participates in regular periodic reports and inventories
- Performs required audits, reviews submitted reports and follows up as needed
Prepares reports as requested to improve management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities.
- Recommends systems and procedures for accurate and orderly reporting of financial matters
- Reviews and analyses business results throughout the Hotel to ensure alignment with the Hotel's financial objectives
- Reports on all areas of non-compliance to standard operating procedures and recommends changes or improvements
Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement.
- Provide employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
- Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback
- Provides employees with coaching and counselling as needed to achieve performance objectives and to reach their fullest potential
Ensures accuracy of financial information by performing a variety of control functions.
- Ensures accounts payable is accurately maintained and all supplies are paid within credit terms
- Review night audit and daily banking processes to ensure efficient, accurate and timely reporting
- Performs daily banking reconciliations, delivers monies and related matters on a regular basis
- Manages the due back system and Front Office float change requirements
Manages petty cash process, ensures adequate supply of petty cash and co-ordinates the using of petty cash to Brand standards
- Summarises payments due and communicates needs to the Financial Controller for approval
- Processing of Travel Agents commission payments
- Resolve all guest requests for account information
- Informs Financial Controller of all circumstances which may highlight unusual results
- Makes appropriate recommendations to insure smooth flow of financial transactions
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll and distribution of payslips to Department Heads
- Processing and management of all employee superannuation contributions
- Preparation of weekly payroll reports
- Payment of all statutory requirements
- Ensures all deductions made on behalf of employees are forwarded to the relevant party
Participates in month end financial processes
- Ensures all relevant financial information is included in fiscal period through direct entry or accrual basis
Participates and reviews month end stocktake
- Monitors inventory results and takes appropriate action if necessary