Head, Accounts and Cost Control at Ralds & Agate

Job Summary

• The Head, Accounts & Cost Control is responsible for providing Management with accurate, timely, and relevant financial data. S/he will also develop and ensure strict adherence to financial policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that guests have the best possible experience by trouble-shooting and resolving all billing-related disputes.
• Manage all phases of Accounts Payable, Receivable and departmental budget.
• Prepare and administer payroll for wage and salary disbursement.
• Submit financial statements, reports and summaries of accounting activities as required by Management.
• Provide direction to the night audit team to ensure proper revenue reporting.
• Ensure timely payment of hotel vendors, suppliers and service providers
• Maintain files of all contracts, insurance policies, tax reports, expenses, payroll, and ensure compliance with stipulated statutory and regulatory provisions.
• Ensure that cash flows are adequate to allow business units to operate effectively.
• Work with executives and business heads to prepare budgets and track profit / loss performance by business unit.
• Provide direction and training to hotel operations team in areas related to finance, financial reports, internal controls, labour management, payroll, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Graduate in Accounting with relevant professional certification - ICAN, ACCA, etc
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Expert accounting software experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages with experience in hotel management / accounting software etc.
• 5 years’ experience, preferably in the hospitality or food and beverage environment.