Finance Supervisor

What's the job?

As Finance Supervisor at Kimpton Vividora Barcelona, you will help ensure that day-to-day financial operations are accurate, well-controlled and run efficiently. You will work closely with the Finance leadership team and operational departments, ensuring compliance with IHG procedures and standards.

You will act as a key point of contact for operational teams on day-to-day financial matters, resolving billing and payment issues, identifying discrepancies and ensuring that accounting and control processes are completed accurately and on time.

Day-to-day Financial Operations & Accounting

• Coordinate daily accounting activities and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and processed on time.
• Review supplier invoices, account allocations and supporting documentation, and prepare payments in accordance with established approval procedures.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances, follow up on overdue accounts and support collection activities.
• Prepare and review bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items.
• Ensure all accounting documentation is complete, properly organised and readily available for audits.

Income Audit & Billing Controls

• Review daily revenue and payment reconciliations for Rooms, Food & Beverage and other departments.
• Verify charges, adjustments, refunds, discounts and complimentary items, ensuring they have the appropriate authorisations.
• Investigate discrepancies between the PMS, POS, payment platforms and accounting records, working closely with the relevant departments.
• Support cash handling controls, cash counts and the monitoring of discrepancies.

Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting

• Prepare assigned journal entries, supporting schedules and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly closing process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Support the Finance leadership team by providing reliable financial information and explanations for significant variances.
• Assist in monitoring expenses and carrying out basic analysis against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year.
• Escalate unresolved issues and potential financial risks in a timely manner.

Internal Controls, Audits & Purchasing

• Ensure compliance with IHG policies, hotel procedures, approval levels and appropriate segregation of duties.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and following up on agreed corrective actions.
• Review purchasing documentation and help ensure compliance with procurement and supplier payment controls.
• Safeguard the hotel's financial information and assets at all times.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate priorities and provide day-to-day guidance to other members of the Finance team, where appropriate.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Front Office, Food & Beverage, Purchasing and all other departments.
• Help operational teams understand billing, cash handling and financial control procedures.
• Identify and suggest practical improvements to regular reports, reconciliations and financial processes.

Guest Experience & Responsible Business

• Understand that Finance also plays a role in the guest experience, supporting the prompt and professional resolution of billing, collection and payment-related issues.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timely completion of assigned month-end closing tasks and reconciliations.
• Timely resolution of revenue, cash and payment discrepancies.
• Effective monitoring of accounts receivable and outstanding balances by ageing.
• Compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and financial deadlines.
• Quality of accounting records and effectiveness of support provided to other departments.

What are we looking for?

• At least 3 years of experience in hotel Finance or Accounting, preferably within an upscale, luxury or lifestyle environment.
• Practical knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, reconciliations and month-end closing processes.
• Good understanding of hotel financial controls; knowledge of USALI would be an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with hotel PMS, POS and accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, integrity and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A hands-on, collaborative approach and the ability to communicate effectively with operational teams.
• Previous experience coordinating or supervising processes would be an advantage, although it is not essential if you have the potential to take the next step in your career.
• A degree or qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration would be an advantage.
• Fluent Spanish and professional working proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Above all, we are looking for someone reliable, curious and proactive, who enjoys the day-to-day operations of a hotel and brings accuracy, sound judgement and a strong team spirit to the Finance function.

What can you expect from us?

• Discounted rates at hotels worldwide.
• Career development opportunities within one of the world's leading hotel companies.
• Training programmes and access to IHG learning resources.
• Uniform and laundry service.
• Meals during working hours.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Kimpton Benefits: exclusive discounts and offers for employees.
• A dynamic, inclusive and fun working environment.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

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