Finance and Accounting Manager (Corporate Office)

The Finance and Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate & timely financial reporting, and maintaining effective accounting systems and controls. This role includes managing financial transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, financial and management reporting, taxation, procedural development, corporate projects, and budget & forecast preparation. The Manager will also review operational contracts and liaise with internal and external parties.

Job Function:

1. Financial Transaction Review:

• Verify transactions, invoices, bank entries, and fixed assets for compliance and accuracy.

• Review and post journal entries promptly, ensuring compliance with standards.

• Regularly reconcile bank statements and ledgers for accuracy.

• Prepare and review financial and management reports with strategic insights.

• Oversee tax activities, ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Implement finance procedures to strengthen systems and controls.

• Provide financial support for corporate projects, aligning with standards.

• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and analyze variances.

• Analyze contracts for favorable terms and compliance.

• Facilitate communication between finance and stakeholders to resolve issues.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Audit Coordination:
• Support auditors with necessary documentation.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Team Leadership:
• Mentor finance team members.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations.
• Financial Analysis:
• Provide insights through detailed financial analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certification preferred. (min GPA of 3.00 from a reputable university)
• Significant experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 1 year in a managerial position in Hotel or Hospitality Industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent English proficiency both oral and written
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Able to operate an Accounting System. Having experience with SAP Systems will be an advantage.
• Able to travel based on the needs of the company to other business units.

Skills and Competencies:

·       Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data and provide insights.

·       Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in financial reports and reconciliations.

·       Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.

·       Time Management: Efficiently manages time and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.

·       Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards in financial management.