AccorHotel Kenya, Nairobi
Chief Accountant at Accor
Job Description
Chief Accountant at Accor
Job Description
Job Purpose
- This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operation, reporting, and compliance, and assisting the Director of Finance to ensure the hotel’s financial strategy is implemented per the Hotel’s policy & procedures.
Primary Responsibilities
- To supervise daily accounting operations, supervising, controlling, mentoring staff, ensuring teamwork and efficient and effective operation.
- To verify daily bank balances through review of bank statements, prepare bank reconciliation and credit card reconciliation for Director of Finance approval.
- To verify the accuracy of the General Cashier report and that revenue are daily deposited into the bank by the General Cashier.
- To perform month-end accounts reconciliation of all general ledger balances before issuing monthly financial statements. Report any gaps or variances to the Director of Finance.
- To review monthly reports like F&B reports, Cost Controller’s reports, etc. as per hotel policy
- To ensure all tax payments and filing are respected timely, and variances are resolved.
- To prepare various monthly reports as required by Management.
- To assist the Director of Finance in reviewing CAPEX, application of accounting policy, budgeting, financial analysis, and Ad hoc duties.
- To ensure proper filing of accounting records, including contracts, and easy retrievals.
- To keep updated with new regulations and Accor policies.
Team Management
- Interview, select, recruit direct report, and perform induction program. Â
- Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise.
- Develop and conduct staff training for team members focusing on their development.
- Continuously monitor team workload and propose changes where necessary.
Other Responsibilities
- Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
- Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
- Always maintain a high standard of Ethics, Personal Appearance and Hygiene.
- Participate in hotel initiatives on Environment and Community development.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
- Diploma/Degree  in Accounting / Finance
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity
- Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and relevant hotel Finance and non-finance systems
- Proficient in Indonesian and International Accounting Standard, and Taxation.
Competencies
- Possess skills of leadership, developing, strategic thinking, problem solverÂ
- Excellent communication
- Results and service oriented with an eye for details
- Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
- A team player & builder
- A motivator & self-starter
- Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
Chief Accountant at Accor