Job Description: Finance Manager

What will you be doing As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Financial Accounting & Control

Ensure best practice financial accounting processes in a robust control environment.
Oversee the management of accounting records and financial reports for the hotel, ensuring compliance with company, statutory, and fiscal requirements.
Maintain a regular review and reconciliation process for the balance sheet accounts.
Ensure compliance with Hilton's management agreement, Owner/Lease agreements, and local statutory requirements.
Maintain a strong internal control system to ensure the effective management of assets, liabilities, revenue, and costs.
Ensure the hotel maintains legal and tax compliance, including obtaining adequate insurance coverage.
Manage the pension scheme, ensuring accounting and legal controls are maintained.
Safeguard and update all leases and contracts affecting the financial status of the hotel.
Liaise with Internal and External Audit teams to ensure effective auditing processes and that corrective actions are implemented.
Focus on ensuring all revenue is captured, conducting monthly control checks and self-audits as necessary.
Continuously review and develop financial reporting and control procedures to maximize efficiency.

Management Reporting

Develop high-quality management information that is timely, accurate, and promotes management action.
Ensure reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements are timely and accurate.
Implement reporting systems that include key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking to stimulate decision-making.
Ensure corporate reports reconcile with the trial balance and maintain proof of reconciliations.

Business Support

Provide financial and commercial support to the General Manager and hotel team.
Review management information and propose value-added initiatives.
Provide financial insight for business development, pricing decisions, and commercial decision-making.

Information Technology & Systems

Optimize the use of IT within the finance department to improve efficiency and financial reporting.
Work with Project Managers and the ISM to implement financial systems and ensure their proper use, security, and backup procedures.
Act as the guardian of data integrity, ensuring that control processes are sound and errors are corrected at source.

Investment Management

Utilize project evaluation techniques to direct investments that optimize returns for the hotel.
Prepare the annual capital plan and ensure proper funding and approvals are in place.
Conduct post-investment audits to evaluate capital investments and ensure learnings are applied to future projects.

Strategic Planning and Budgeting

Support the General Manager in strategic planning, focusing on identifying value opportunities.
Manage the hotel's budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational needs.
Alert Senior Management about any positive or negative trends in the business.

Investment in People

Recruit and retain top talent within the Finance Department, ensuring a focus on succession planning and development.
Lead and motivate the team to achieve high performance.
Develop training programs to enhance financial skills across the Management Team.

Cash & Working Capital Management

Minimize working capital, focusing on the management of debtors, stocks, and receivables.
Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and ensure sufficient notice is given for future cash requirements.
Ensure full weekly reconciliation of all bank accounts.

Cost Management

Optimize cost efficiency across the hotel, utilizing analysis to stimulate management action.
Ensure adequate purchasing procedures are in place to ensure cost-effective purchasing of goods and services.
Benchmark costs against competitors and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

Additional Notes

The Finance Manager has dual responsibility to both the General Manager and Regional Finance Director. In case of any conflict, consult with senior leadership for guidance.
No changes to the Finance Manager's remuneration package can occur without written approval from the Regional Finance Director/Area VP Finance.
The Finance Manager has unlimited access to all financial figures and has the right to visit any department for studies related to their duties.

What are we looking for A Finance Manager serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should possess the following attributes:

Education: University degree, preferably in Commerce, Accounting, or Management. A certification like ACCA or CPA is preferred.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience, with previous experience in a managerial operational accounting role.
System Skills: Proficiency in OnQ, Check SCM, SUN, OPERA, MICROS, HRLINK.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to manage financial data and make strategic decisions.
Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours, especially during month-end and year-end periods.

This role demands a highly organized, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive financial performance and operational efficiency across the hotel.

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