CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

General Mission
Assist the Financial Controller/Director of Finance in overseeing the hotel's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise the daily operations of the Accounting Department.
Prepare monthly financial statements, trial balance, reconciliations, and management reports.
Review and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy before month-end closing.
Ensure all accounting transactions are properly recorded and comply with accounting standards and company policies.
Review journal entries, supplier payments, payroll postings, prepaid and accrued expenses, and cost allocations.
Monitor Food & Beverage cost reports and verify proper cost recording.
Ensure accounting records, supporting documents, and sub-ledgers are complete and well maintained.
Coordinate internal and external audits, preparing all required financial data and documentation.
Ensure timely submission of statutory reports, tax declarations, and financial reports to management and government authorities.
Keep updated with changes in accounting regulations, tax laws, and financial legislation.
Support departments in reviewing financial terms of contracts and establishing accounting procedures for new policies.
Lead, coach, and develop the Accounting team to ensure effective teamwork and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties assigned by the Financial Controller or Management.
Reporting Line
Reports directly to the Financial Controller.