OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION:
The Chief Accountant position is responsible for ensuring that the financial controls, books, records and reporting of the Hotel are accurate, current and in compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates with Department Heads and the Purchasing Department for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable.
• Assists in preparing comprehensive monthly reports of the financial results of the Hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensures that all governmental fees are calculated correctly and deposited timely and related reports are filed on a timely basis.
• Maintains and safeguards all contracts, licenses, leases and ensures compliance with their requirements.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations, complete with supporting backup, on a monthly basis. Any reconciling items should be cleared monthly.
• Reconcile the bank accounts regularly and do necessary rectifications.
• Conducts self in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Rosewood.
• Maintain good relationship with all departments in the Hotel to promote effective internal control and financial advisory role.
• Able to communicate and commit to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating with the external and internal auditors and provide supporting documents wherever necessary.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, manage the related software and conducts regular inventory and physical verification of assets.
• Maintain the FF&E budgetary control and process FF&E purchase requests and approval process.
• Keep training self and maintain thorough knowledge of all jobs in Accounting, Purchasing and Cost Control areas and be able to cover any absences of associates.
• Work with Division Heads in preparation of monthly forecasts and Assist in the preparation of Budgets, prepare comparisons for review.
• Complete any other tasks assigned from time to time by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience: Minimum three years’ related accounting experience with general ledger reconciliation experience.
• Education: College degree in Accounting.
• General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
• Technical Skills: Ability to compute mathematical calculations; experience with computers; experience with Excel/Lotus; ability to input and access information into all accounting systems; ability to maintain concentration and think clearly; ability to prioritize, organize and follow-up; ability to promote positive relations with vendors and staff alike; ability to maintain confidentiality of Accounting information; ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision; ability to focus on details and resolve numerical problems; ability to work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team; ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
• Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred..
• Licenses & Certifications: None required.
