Role: Financial
Controller
Reporting to:
Commercial Manager
As Financial Controller at The Address Collective, you will be joining
an energetic, experienced and strategic management team. The broad purpose of
your role will be to facilitate, support and guide the financial processes,
recording and analysis of the business while supporting our teams in delivering
the exceptional guest journey upon which The Address Collective defines itself.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the
Finance office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and
financial reporting, audit and control programs and asset & liability
reconciliation.
As a member of
The Address Collective team you will be part of growing Hotel Group that will
provide continuous opportunities for learning, development and career
progression within the organisation.
Principal
Responsibilities
- To prepare monthly
management accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
- To reconcile the balance
sheet and ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation.
- To ensure that the
P&L is accurate
- Monitor and control all
sales revenue streams and ensure integrity of all POS systems.
- To ensure all employees
are paid correctly and on time.
- Production, monitoring
and updating of all relevant hotel and company cash flow requirements
- To assist the Director
of Finance in preparation of budgets for the business on an annual basis.
- To assist accounting
staff in all facets of their day-to-day operations and to resolve queries where
possible in a timely manner.
- To develop the skills
and competencies of the accounting staff in all areas of the finance function.
- Oversee control of all
purchasing/stock control systems and procedures
- To ensure company
compliance on all tax matters and ensure are payments are made on time
- Oversee that all legal
and financial policies and procedures are consistently observed and to ensure
compliance with the hotel control manual.
- To maintain a strong
accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve
operations and profitability and manage business risks.
- To advise the MD of
Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
- To be
responsible/accountable for all cash i.e. floats; cash transit procedures,
safe/procedures, float spot checks etc.
- Responsible for the
collection and control of debtor accounts and to be the guardian of hotel
credit policy, monitoring its implementation consistently
- To foster a professional
and progressive relationship with suppliers ensuring mutual respect is
maintained by promptly ensuring accurate payment of creditors
- To assist in the
personal development of relevant management on financial awareness
- To complete
miscellaneous projects / tasks set down by the Director of Finance as required.
- To protect the business
from any financial litigation or liability.
- To assist the External
Auditor with annual financial audit and prepare adequately for same
Requirements
- Strong communication
skills
- Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills
- Proficient in IT &
systems, ability to use software applications and hotel systems
- Ability to acquire and
maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors
- Effective
decision-making skills
- Effective conflict and
change management skills
- Basic legal expertise
related to hotel issues
- Good presentation and
platform skills
- Knowledge of overall
hotel operations as they affect department
- Tertiary education in
Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
- At least five years
Accounting experience
- Hotel Accounting
experience
- Previous hotel Financial
Controller role
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Qualification