Chief Accountant

As the Chief accountant, you'll be responsible for the efficient running and for maintaining the highest level of standards in the Accounts department as described in the Resort Manual. You are responsible for maximizing the overall staff efficiency and moral, through thorough planning, organizing, directing and controlling the Human Resources operations and administration. You should provide the Owners, Management company, and Resort Management with accurate, timely, and relevant financial data.
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist in resolving billing related disputes.
Manage all phases of Accounts Payable, Receivable and department budgets.
Calculate and distribute wages and salaries.
Prepare regular reports and summaries of accounting activities.
Prepare financial statements and debtors' listings.
Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to management.
Providing direction to the night audit team as to ensure proper revenue reporting.
Reviewing all ledger details, guest ledger, city ledger and deposit ledgers to validate proper payment and revenue posting.
If any imbalance or difference found on the ledger, then co-ordinate with the PMS team to resolving the same.
Ensure correct taxation are applied on all billing software like Property Management systems (PMS), Point of Sale
Ensure that all statutory details (PAN, TAX NO, Company Registration no.Etc.) are displayed on the guest invoices and bills.
Bills A/R accounts daily and send the same to guests along with the supporting bills and statements.
Review the Accounts Receivable (A/R) Ageing reports.
Follow up 30 days after the initial billing if payment has not been received.
Check customers credit ratings and Flag accounts as 'Black listed' for long outstanding or defaulter accounts.
Ensuring that cash flows are adequate to allow business units to operate effectively.
Maintain banking relationships and negotiating loans and merchant services for business units.
Maintains files of all contracts, insurance policies, tax reports, expenses, payroll, etc.
Performing numerical analysis of data and formulating conclusions and/or solutions.
Approving all commissions and collection or releasing payments after verification.
Preparing and presenting financial reports for meetings and investors.
Work with heads of departments to prepare budgets and track profit / loss performance by business unit.
Providing direction and training to resort operational team in areas related to finance, financial reports, internal controls, labor management, payroll, etc.
Effectively manage the accounting team through respectful communication, clear expectations, relevant training, productive coaching, regular meetings, and appropriate performance management.
Recommend and maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over Finance Department activities.
Liaise with Suppliers; build good relationships and negotiate the best possible pricing and services.
Find and implement new ways to control costs.
Attend HOD meetings to discuss operational matters and strategic developments.
Report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badge and ensure that your staff does the same.
Assist in the building of an efficient team of employees by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.
Ensure confidentiality is always maintained and provide information only to those with a need to know.
Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Conduct MOD shifts as per the Resort Policy and Procedures.
Cooperate and assist in coordinating emergency operations with management.