FIN - Financial Controller

As a Financial Controller serving WorldHotels, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:Financial Operations & Accounting Control
Oversee the daily operations of the Finance Department to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording of financial transactions.
Ensure supporting documents for daily transactions are complete, accurate, and properly verified.
Ensure accounting records and financial transactions comply with approved policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
Establish and maintain a consistent Chart of Accounts in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), subject to applicable approval requirements.
Oversee the maintenance of accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Resolve accounting and financial operational issues, escalating matters to the appropriate management level when necessary.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports within established deadlines.
Ensure monthly financial statements are prepared accurately and completed by the required reporting deadline.
Review financial results and analyse revenue, expenses, departmental performance, and variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to the General Manager and relevant department heads to support business decisions.
Prepare or oversee special statistical reports and financial analyses required by Resort management or relevant corporate offices.
Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organised financial records to support reporting and management review.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the preparation of the Resort's annual budget and periodic financial forecasts in collaboration with the General Manager and department heads.
Provide historical financial data, assumptions, and supporting analysis to facilitate departmental budget preparation.
Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts, identifying significant variances and recommending corrective actions.
Review departmental financial plans and expenditure requests to ensure alignment with approved budgets and business objectives.
Support management in evaluating financial performance, resource allocation, and opportunities to improve profitability.
Internal Controls, Cash & Financial Risk Management
Establish, implement, and monitor effective internal financial controls to safeguard the Resort's assets and maintain the integrity of financial information.
Ensure appropriate controls are in place for cash handling, payments, receipts, petty cash, General Cashier floats, and other imprest funds.
Arrange and conduct surprise cash counts and periodic verification of petty cash, General Cashier floats, and other designated funds; investigate and report discrepancies.
Review financial transactions and supporting documentation to identify irregularities, control weaknesses, and potential financial risks.
Ensure financial procedures are consistently applied and recommend improvements where necessary.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address control deficiencies and follow up on agreed corrective actions.
Budget Compliance, Cost Monitoring & Financial Performance
Monitor the Resort's financial performance against established financial objectives and targets.
Review operating costs and departmental expenditure to identify variances, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
Work with department heads to strengthen financial awareness, expenditure control, and accountability.
Analyse financial trends and provide recommendations to improve operating efficiency and profitability.
Ensure financial information is available to support effective cost management and operational decision-making.
Compliance, Policies & Audit Coordination
Ensure the Finance Department complies with applicable laws, statutory requirements, tax regulations, accounting standards, and Resort policies.
Oversee the timely preparation and submission of required financial and statutory reports.
Ensure the Finance team follows established financial policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
Coordinate with relevant parties during internal and external audits and ensure requested financial records and supporting documents are available.
Review audit findings and coordinate corrective actions to strengthen compliance and control effectiveness.
Keep abreast of relevant changes in financial regulations and accounting requirements that may affect Resort operations.
Departmental Leadership & Development
Lead, supervise, and develop Finance & Accounting, Purchasing, and IT teams to ensure effective departmental performance and alignment with the Resort's business objectives.
Clearly communicate work standards, responsibilities, reporting deadlines, and performance expectations to team members.
Monitor departmental performance, review work quality, and ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and operational requirements.
Provide coaching, training, and guidance to improve team members' technical knowledge, work quality, and productivity.
Conduct performance reviews, identify development needs, and support succession planning for key positions.
Foster teamwork, accountability, professional conduct, and a culture of continuous improvement across all areas under supervision.
Financial Systems, Purchasing, IT & Process Improvement
Oversee the effective use of the Resort's accounting systems and financial reporting tools to support efficient business operations.
Supervise Purchasing activities to ensure compliance with approved procurement policies, procedures, authorization limits, and budgetary requirements.
Monitor purchasing expenditure, supplier performance, and procurement processes to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure the timely availability of required goods and services.
Lead and supervise the IT team to ensure effective staff performance, accountability, and timely support for the Resort's operational needs.
Monitor the IT team's performance and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure IT-related issues are addressed in a timely manner.
Coordinate with the IT team to monitor departmental budgets and expenditure, ensuring compliance with approved financial plans and authorization requirements.
Ensure financial records, procurement documents, and relevant departmental documentation are properly maintained and available for management review.
Review departmental workflows and recommend improvements to financial reporting, procurement procedures, team performance, and internal controls.
Cross-functional Coordination & Management Support
Work closely with the General Manager and department heads on financial planning, operational performance, resource allocation, and business decisions.
Provide financial guidance to departments on budgets, expenditure, cost control, and financial performance.
Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure complete supporting documentation, timely resolution of financial and operational issues, and effective implementation of Resort policies.
Communicate financial findings, purchasing performance, IT-related costs, and recommendations clearly to management and relevant stakeholders.
Perform the duties and responsibilities necessary to maintain departmental operations during the absence of the General Manager-designated functional lead or as formally assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager.