Chief Accountant at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Job Description

What will you be doing:

• Support Director of Finance in managing the finance team, providing leadership and direction to the accounts payables and Income audit functions
• Be responsible for ensuring all finance operations are in line with Internal Audit policies
• Ensure all Finance Operations are in line with applicable legislation and external audit requirement
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completions and manage the month-end process
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
• Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.
• Professional Finance or Accounting Certification (i.e. CPA).
• Four (4) years or more experience in Finance, preferably within a premium property in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of finance processes and policies, cost control and fund management optimization.
• Good understanding of core hotelier operations and the luxury hospitality industry.
• Strong budgeting, financial planning and financial modelling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information

• You will enroll in the workplace pension scheme
• Private medical insurance as per Hotel offering
• Be part of creating the historic story of rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo that was heading toward extinction.
• Working with a hotel rich in history and known for exemplary services while growing your career
• Employee Benefits Card offering discounted rates in Accor Worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility Activities, like Planet 21.