Finance Manager

Job Description

Prime Function:

• To assist the Director of Finance in overseeing and directing all aspects and operations with regards to the processing and distribution of payroll and the accounting operations of the organization.
• Responsible for the supervision and guidance of the Accounting, Accounting Staff and Payroll.
• Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules required by Hotel.
• Ensure the accuracy and correctness of all charges and credits to the various accounts and that they are properly recorded on a timely basis.
• Any matter which may effect the interests of Hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Planning

• Plan & prepare schedules for expense accounts that may be required from time to time.
• Make sure that all Balance Sheet items are all accounted for a reconciled with their respective subsidiary Ledgers and/or Schedules and all Contra or Clearance accounts are cleared at the end of every month.
• Assist the Director of Finance to prepare Annual Budgets for effective management of the organization.

People Management

• Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation will all departments of the hotel to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service. 
• Respond to queries, by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
• Ensure that all personnel are kept well informed of department’s objectives and policies.
• Motivate and develop the team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.

Financial Management

• Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

Operational Management

• Control and review the accounting processes of the organization.
• Research the effects of any changes in Law or Government regulations, on the organizations accounting policies and procedures.
• Establish and monitor internal controls and processes to assure timely and accurate financial data and reports.
• Produce ad-hoe reports and analyze to support the information requirements of the Finance Controller.
• Record, classify and summarize accounting transactions in accordance with the specific standards.
• Represent the Finance Department in interactions with employees and external individuals & organizations.
• Check and sign all journal vouchers prepared by Cost Control, General Cashier, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Income Auditor.
• Sere on cross-functional teams as a representative of the Finance Department.

Managerial Qualities

• Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behavior, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness;
• Ability to accept responsibility;
• Self confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity;
• Ability to enhance organizational performance;
• Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities;
• Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively;
• And the propensity to recognize and acknowledge other people’ ideas.

Key Contacts  

Liaises with

Responsible for (as assigned)

Director of Finance

Team Leader, General Cashier & Income Auditor Accounts Payable

Occupational Health & Safety

Employee Responsibility

All employees to safeguard their health and safety, and the health and safety of others, in the workplace. 

Qualifications

Master’s degree (MBA in Finance) or 

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Economics

Additional Information

Financial reporting & analysis

Budgeting and forecasting