Assistant Director Of Finance

OverviewSupports the implementation of the hotel's annual business plan.Generates and reviews financial reports that are linked to the plan's financial goals.Supports the development of the annual operating budget for the hotel and provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities.Shares forecast information with operations to enable the team to react to changes in the business.Assist the management in streamlining its visions and goals on a revolving basis.Attend critique meetings to review information with the management team.Provides forecast information for the Finance Manager in a timely manner.Maintains a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks.Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation and implementation of all policies and procedures and ensure that all transactions are subject to the approval process to ensure that such controls are strictly adhered.Advises the Finance Manager regarding existing and evolving operating/financial issues.Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.Leverages technology effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provides managers with analytical support to drive decision-making.Oversee the acquisition and maintenance of property-based systems.Monitors systems to ensure accuracy of data (e.g., outlet menu prices) and support the achievement of revenue goals.Oversee internal, external and regulatory audit processes and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Effectively leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services.Assist the Finance Manager and the Planning Committee in the review of all current contracts and ensure that the selection process is in accordance with the established criteria.Ensures tax rates used are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.Administers the payment of hotel taxes and liaises with the hotel's consultant on issues faced with the tax authorities.Ensures hotel permits and licenses are current.Reviews audit issues with the Finance Manager and make corrections as necessary.Assigns team members and other department managers' clear accountability to accomplish goalsSuccessful completion of the training/certification process.AccountingReconciles balance sheet and ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.Ensure that the financial reports are timely prepared and in accordance with established accounting standards and relevant laws.While doing so, to also analyze and investigate all variances that occur.Review daily revenue journalMonitor house banks and circulating floatsLiaise with General Cashier on analyzing and investigating cashiers' over and shortImplement and administer the hotel's credit policy to ensure speedy processing and collection of receivables.Review of creditors' journal in the A/P ModuleMonitor payment of invoices and updating of creditor accountsVerify travel agency commission paymentsSupervising the preparation of the monthly bank reconciliation statementProcess month-end journalsReview accounts payable and accounts receivable interface to the General LedgerPrepare and reconcile Balance Sheet accountsParticipate in month-end reviewPerform payroll auditsPrepares the hotel's depreciation and amortization schedules and maintains the Capital Expenditure Reserve Account.Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly cash flow statements and external reporting requirements.Organize the inventory and fixed assets count.From time to time, you may be asked to undertake duties that are not included in this job description.You should agree to undertake these duties if the requests are reasonable and will not affect your health, safety or security.#J-*****-Ljbffr