Accountant

The Accountant manage and analyses the Company finances, preparing records, statements, and reports, ensuring accuracy, and guaranteeing compliance with laws and standards.

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Assist in communication of all approved policies and procedures to all other Resort’s Departments.
• Review and ensure workflow is in continuous adherence to all approved policies and procedures.
• Investigate deviations and report to Senior Management.
• Conduct surprise spot checks on Outlet Cashier’s float on a periodic basis in addition to spot check performed by the General Cashier.
• Conduct surprise spot checks on General Cashier’s on a periodic basis.
• Conduct surprise stock-count inspection in addition to/during the month end stock-count conducted by the cost controller’s office.
• Prepare and discuss the balance sheet reconciliations with the Director of Finance for necessary.
• Supervise the daily activities of the Revenue Control section. Schedule for a face to face meeting with Night Auditor at least once a month to support team member in ironing out all operational challenges encountered.
• Supervise the daily activities of the Accounts Receivable section to ensure all invoices are processed and outstanding collections are followed up on a timely basis.
• Supervise the daily activities of the Accounts payable section to ensure all invoices are verified accordingly and payments are processed on a timely basis.
• Supervise the daily activities of the cost control section to ensure all stock movements are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Deviations and control issues must be investigated and reported on an urgent basis.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Reconciliation activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.

Qualification/Experience

• University degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• Solid working experience in hotel accounting with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial/Supervisory accounting role.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English to meet business needs.
• Thorough knowledge of local accounting and tax laws. 
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to learn new programs when required.
• Flexible with working hours, especially at the end of the month. 
• Professional Accounting qualification preferred.