Financial Accountant

Main ResponsibilitiesAssist the Director of Finance / AFC/ Chief Accountant in preparation of monthly / half yearly & Annual Financial Reporting & its analysis.Assist the AFC/ Chief Accountant in preparation and compilation of statistical reports as per requirements.To be involved in budgeting, pricing, revenue forecast, monitoring of expenditure and payroll accounting.Supervise accounting staff for work allocation and job completion.Relevant and timely response to corporate Accounting.Setting up and monitoring of efficient MIS for operating department.All variances and deviations from budgets, laid down policies and systems are highlighted, and appropriate recommendations are made, knowledgeable of hotel accounting and procedures. Ensure that well laid down systems are in existence and operational for cash, inventory and fixed assets.Monitoring of contracts and agreements.To set guidelines and deadlines dates for each employee’s daily/ monthly work.To conduct and supervise checks of General Cashier’s float & other Hotel Floats & report discrepancies to Director of Finance.Provide courteous and professional service at all times.Carry out any other responsibilities and duties as assignedTo assist the Director of Finance in compiling budgets and forecasts and: to aid Heads of Departments by providing historical data or support.To assist in preparation of special statistical reports which may be required by local Management or the Area Office.To be fully acquainted with the Hotel accounting system, its policies and procedures.To be thoroughly familiar with the duties and responsibilities of all the accounting employees under his supervision.To set guidelines and deadlines dates for each employee's monthly work in order to ensure timely financial reporting.To launch and control surprise counts (at least once a month) of the General Cashier's float, petty cash and other major impress funds and to report differencesTo maintain the General Ledger without any errors and ensure all accounts are duly reconciled.To prepare GL recons and Balance Sheet schedules on a monthly basis and circulate for sign off.To instruct employees on the correct standards and procedures and to handle their problems regarding their daily work.To ensure that the relevant support to all day's transactions is complete and have been verified.RequirementsDegree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting/Finance.Extensive previous experience in the same role is preferred.International work experience in at least two of the following regions: Asia, Europe, North America, and preferably the Middle East.Good communication skills, team work.