AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Participate in the development of financial and accounting strategies which are aligned with the overall objectives of the Hotel.
Monitors status and recommends adjustments to strategies as appropriate
Participates in developing the annual budget
Participates in developing and implementing financial and purchasing strategies which area ligned with the Hotel s objectives and internal control practices
Ensure that all work is accurate, timely and done in accordance with Brand standards
Supervisors and participates in the operation of the Accounting Department
Oversees training and cross-training of accounting employees
Assures compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
Maintains smooth flow of communication in department
Supervises and participates in regular periodic reports and inventories
Performs required audits, reviews submitted reports and follows up as needed
Prepares reports as requested to improve management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities.
Recommend systems and procedures for accurate and orderly reporting of financial matters
Reviews and analyses business results throughout the Hotel to ensure alignment with the Hotel s financial objectives
Reports on all areas of non-compliance to standard operating procedures and recommend changes or improvements
Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement.
Provide employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback
Provides employees with coaching and counselling as needed to achieve performance objectives and to reach their fullest potential
Ensures accuracy of financial information by performing a variety of control functions.
Ensures accounts payable is accurately maintained and all supplies are paid within credit terms
Review night audit and daily banking processes to ensure efficient, accurate and timely reporting
Performs daily banking reconciliations, delivers monies and related matters on a regular basis
Manages the due back system and Front Office float change requirements
Manages petty cash process, ensures adequate supply of petty cash and co-ordinates theusing of petty cash to Brand standards
Summarises payments due and communicates needs to the Financial Controller for approval
Processing of Travel Agents commission payments
Resolve all guest requests for account information
Informs Financial Controller of all circumstances which may highlight unusual results
Makes appropriate recommendations to insure smooth flow of financial transactions
Ensures accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll and distribution of payslips to Department Heads
Processing and management of all employee superannuation contributions
Preparation of weekly payroll reports
Payment of all statutory requirements
Ensures all deductions made on behalf of employees are forwarded to the relevant party
Participates in month end financial processes
Ensures all relevant financial information is included in fiscal period through directentry or accrual basis
Participates and reviews month end stocktake
Monitors inventory results and takes appropriate action if necessary
Purchasing Management
Timely procurement of goods for use at competitive pricing
Manages the stock take process in a timely and accurate manner
Compiles monthly stock take sheets and updates prices in a timely manner
Analysis stock par levels to ensure effective and efficient management
Confers closely with the Financial Controller at all times and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of the position in order to fill in whenever required.
Utilises leadership skills and motivation techniques in order to maximise employee productivity and satisfaction of direct reports.
Maintains and controls Hotel stationery store.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis ensuring that outstanding items are resolved in a timely manner.
Monitors and ensures collection of Accounts Receivable.
Maintain control over daily cash receipts and banking by supervising the General Cashier functions.
Review the Daily Revenue Report ensuring that revenue is accounted for and reported correctly.
Provides accounting assistance to Department Heads as required.
Ensure full compliance with Hotel Management Agreement.
Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports in accordance with reporting calendars, ensuring that reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
Reviews daily PM/PX accounts to ensure full and prompt check-out and collection.
Creates 100%guest satisfaction by providing the Yes I Can! experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations.
Provides YesI Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
Seeks opportunities to improve the customer experience by seeking customer feedback and reviewing management reports and developing strategies to improve department and hotel services
Adheres to hotel policies and procedures:
Attends work on time and as scheduled.
Follows hotel grooming and hygiene standards.
Performs other duties and tasks as directed
Maintains safe working conditions within the department and Hotel.
Keeps immediate Supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objective of this position.
Maintains a favourable working relationship with all other hotel employees to foster and promote a co-operative and harmonious working environment.
At all times projects a favourable image of the Hotel to the public.

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