Assistant Financial Controller

Responsibilities: • Supervise and manage the daily work of the Finance department. • Ensure and be responsible for the accuracy and propriety of all charges and credits to the various accounts and that they are properly recorded in the books on a timely basis. • Ensure that all balance sheet transactions are accounted for documented and properly reconciled and the accounting records comply with local laws and regulations. • Review weekly bank reconciliation / monthly balance sheet reconciliation / analyses. • Fully conversant with the Hilton standard chart of accounts and the correct use thereof. • Ensure the month end closing process is completed and the timely preparation of all required financial reports for review by the Director of Finance. • Ensure the accuracy and prompt monthly and year-end closing of the books of accounts. • Ensure that policies and procedures are in compliance with Finance Standard Practice Instructions (SPI). • Understand the requirements of the Internal Control Programme (ICP) and SOX and ensure that the hotel is in compliance with both by performing regular audits. • Assist in the completion of forecasts and budgets as instructed. • Prepare monthly financial reports and schedules as directed, required by management and owners. • Thoroughly familiar with the duties and procedures of other team members under your supervision within the Finance department. • Assist and coordinate the internal and external audit process. • Conduct Payroll Audit if AFC is independent from payroll cycle. • Ensure the hotel follows the government tax regulations and submit tax on time. • Represent and liaise with all government authorities in regard to local tax matters, Price Control Bureau, foreign exchange, banks, pensions, etc. • Liaise with local insurance companies regarding issues pertaining to local insurance coverage / issues. • Be familiar and keep up to date with, all policies of both the hotel and Hilton insofar as finance is involved. • Monitor daily bank cash position to ensure no overdraft incurred. • Capable of functioning as Controller for short periods of time in the event that the Director of Finance / Financial Controller is away from the hotel. • Hands on and take an active role in daily activities within the department, ensuring that all work is up to date and assist team members where required. • Assist the Director of Finance / Financial Controller in providing commercial and financial information to assist in any decision-making process. • Ensure PDRs are completed on schedule and actively develop team members’ skills and behaviours. • Oversee the training of Finance department team members. • Coordinate departmental leave and organize the coverage of positions during team member absence. • Create a pleasant working environment, ensuring productive and efficient work practices within the Finance team. • Ensure that all internal control procedures are strictly adhered to and communicate any perceived weaknesses to the Director of Finance / Financial Controller. • Maintain an adequate and up to date filing system. • Handle all requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner. • Minimize the risks of accidents and workers compensation costs by ensuring the correct work practices are used and that the area is safe from hazards. • Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications: • University Degree, preferably in Commerce, Accounting & Management or any other Accounting qualification. • Finance / Accounting major and certified, e.g. ACCA/ CPA. • At least 5 years of relevant working experience and previous experience in a managerial operational accounting role. • Fluent in English, both verbal and written to meet business needs. • Possess system skills in OnQ, Check SCM, SUN, OPERA/ OnQ PMS, MICROS, HRLINK. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. • Good communication and analytical skills. • Flexible in relation to working hours, especially at month and year-end.