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.  
• 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 solver 
• 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