Financial Controller

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Ensures that all work

is done accurately, timely, and in accordance with Radisson standard accounting

practices and in compliance with the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging

Industry, 10th edition, by directing the overall operations of the

accounting department.

§  Delegates authority and responsibility to appropriate employees.

§  Provides for the orderly reporting of financial matters by developing

appropriate systems and procedures.

Provides guidance for

management by directing, preparing, and providing accurate financial analysis.

§  Assures compliance with internal controls and check charts.

§  Investigates problems that may arise in reporting of hotel operations.

§  Proves that systems are working accurately by performing audits.

§  Directs and maintains flow of communications.

§  Analyses variances to budget in operating statement, making appropriate

recommendations.

§  Audits weekly costs and expenses.

§  Identifies operational areas that are inefficient and suggests possible

solutions to the Executive Committee.

Achieves best

possible financial status for the hotel by performing a variety of control

functions.

§  Authorises accounting related documents according to Policies and

Procedures.

§  Optimise cash flow according to Policies and Procedures.

§  Complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations by preparing

and filing tax and license information returns.

§  Ensures collection of accounts receivable.

§  Reviews and maintains accurate files on all contractual obligations of

the hotel.

Meets and exceeds

the expectations of employees by utilising leadership skills and motivation

techniques in order to maximise employee productivity and satisfaction of

direct reports.

§  Develops and implements strategies to achieve Employee Engagement Survey

(Kenexa) goals.

§  Selects qualified employees and provides orientation and training.

§  Creates a positive work environment for all employees.

§  Determines and communicates standards of performance to employees.

Evaluates employee performance on a regular basis and recommends salary increases

as appropriate.

§  Develops employees to maximise potential and prepare for future

promotional opportunities by conducting counselling sessions, determining

developmental needs and allowing these needs to be met.

§  Ensures that disciplinary action is taken as required utilising

consistency, fairness and respect within frame work of established guidelines.

Prepares reports

as requested to develop a more informative data base for improved management

decision making and critical evaluation of work activities and implement and

utilise Business Intelligence applications as and when they are introduced.

§  Directs the preparation of any information required by owners, corporate

office, or General Manager.

§  Complies daily, weekly and quarterly reports.

§  Performs monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliation.

§  Directs the preparation of check charts, credit reports, as well as

month end reports.

§  Assists all departments in the preparation of budgets.

§  Prepares monthly financial statements.

§  Maintains capital improvement register.

Creates 100% guest

satisfaction by providing the Yes I Can! experience through performance that

demonstrates the standards of genuine hospitality and exceeding guest

expectations.  Provides employees with

the training and resources they need to maximize employee engagement and

deliver Yes I Can! service and teamwork

§  Communicates and reinforces the vision for Yes I Can! service to

employees

§  Ensures that employees provide Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and

teamwork on an ongoing basis

§  Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis

§  Seeks opportunities to improve the customer experience by seeking

customer feedback and reviewing management reports and developing strategies to

improve department and hotel services

§  Provides employees with the tools, training and environment they need to

deliver Yes I Can! service and teamwork

Adheres to

hotel policies and procedures :

§  Keep General Manager promptly and fully informed of all problems or

unusual matters of significance

§  Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient

manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to

achieve the overall objectives of this position

§  Maintains a favourable working relationship with all other hotel employees

to foster and promote a co-operative and harmonious working environment

§  At all times projects a favourable image of the Hotel to the public

§  Abide by all Brand rules and regulations

§  Adhere to all Brand policies and procedures

§  Actively support and promote Workplace Health and Safety within the work

environment

§  Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by the General Manager

or his / her designate