Internal Auditor & Financial Controller at Laim Hotel

Responsibilities
Internal Auditor:

• Manage and provide efficient, prompt, trouble-free, courteous and quality accounting service
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• To identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost saving.
• To obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• To Prepare and present reports that reflects audit’s report and document process
• To act as an objective source of independent advise to ensure legality, validity and goal achievement.
• To conduct follow up audits to monitor Hotel Management’s intervention.
• To engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rule, regulation and best practice, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• To maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Have the ability to manage large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Maintain high confidentiality in regards to Hotel Management privacy.
• Notifies the Financial Controller and Cost Controller regarding loopholes, errors, and misconducts identified.
• Fully understands the hotel’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
• Follows appropriate procedures to provide for the security and safety of the Hotel Management accounts/finance.
• Application of hotel regulations, and adhering to existing laws and regulations.
• Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct
• Responsible Business: show involvement and be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities.

Accounting & Financial Controller:

• Maximizes cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances;
• Act as hotel’s credit manager;
• Enforces, documents and establishes adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets, and ensures controls will satisfy or improve the level of guest service;
• Maintains accurate and timely financial and operating information and provides analysis, interpretations and projections to management as required;
• Conducts monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with required procedures;
• Follows up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval;
• Assists and provides financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of the business plan, hotel and departmental budgets and objectives, develops and manages relevant budgets appropriately;
• Provides proactive administrative support to management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance;
• Obtains appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel, and maintains awareness of local taxation rules, laws and regulations;
• Reviews prices and recommends changes to the General Manager;
• Implements and maintains acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by corporate policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and those affected by local conditions;
• Participates in locally recognized professional and industry organisations in order to extend personal development and general awareness within the role;
• Maintains professional, proactive and technical competence in own field;
• Provides safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records;
• Recommends and maintains appropriate list of delegation of authority for hotel management;
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned and required;
• Receiving and Storeroom Functions
• Directs and manages the purchasing and storeroom functions with its employees;
• Utilises leadership skills and motivation to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction;
• Monitors hotel’s overall service and team work daily, and makes recommendations for improvement to Department Heads;
• Selects and develops strategies to improve guest service and efficiency as relates with required expenses and new initiatives;
• Laws, Regulations & Policies
• Follows all applicable laws, especially in accounting policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Conducts all work according to guidelines in accounting practice and local laws;

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND, Bachelor's or Master's Degree with 3-5 years experience.