1. Supervises and manages the daily work of the Finance department.
2. Ensure for the accuracy and propriety of all revenue and expenses to the various accounts and ensure that they are properly recorded in the books on a timely basis.
3. Ensures that all balance sheet transactions are accounted for documented and properly reconciled.
4. Fully conversant with the AMARA standard chart of accounts and the correct use thereof.
5. Ensures the month end closing process is completed and the timely preparation of all required financial reports for review by the Financial Controller.
6. Ensures the accurate and prompt monthly and year-end closing of the books of accounts.
7. Assists in the completion of forecasts and budgets as instructed.
8. Prepares monthly financial reports and schedules as directed, required by management and owner.
9. Thoroughly familiar with the duties and procedures of other team members within the Finance department over whom he/she is supervising.
10. Assists and coordinates the internal and external audit process.
11. Familiar and kept up to date with, all policies of both the hotel and AMARA insofar as finance is involved.
12. Capable of functioning as Controller for short periods of time in the event that the Financial Controller is away from the hotel.
13. Hands on and takes an active role in daily activities within the department, ensuring that all work is up to date and assists team members where required.
14. Assists the Financial Controller in providing commercial and financial information to assist in any decision making process.
15. Creates a pleasant working environment, ensuring productive and efficient work practices within the Finance team.
16. Ensures that all internal control procedures are strictly adhered to and communicates any perceived weakness to the Financial Controller.
17. Maintain register of hotel licenses and permits and liaise with various departments and owner for annual audit, renewal or extension.
18. Liaise with government bodies such as Tax and Commercial Bureau.
19. Supervise the storage and destruction of records and documentations in accordance with approved retention schedule under Group as well as local accounting and taxation requirements.
20. Maintain all contracts and legal agreements.
21. Ensure all data filing system are adequate and up to date.
22. Flexible in relation to working hours, especially at month and year-end.
23. Handles all requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner.
24. Performs any additional tasks assigned to ensure that the hotel functions smoothly.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. University degree in Finance and Accounting.
2. Minimum of 10 years working experience in Finance with at least 3 years similar position held at previous employment preferably in hospitality industry.
3. Excellent in written and spoken Chinese and minimum China Grade 4 of English Proficiency.