Financial Controller

About the role

The Financial Controller oversees the hotel's overall financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations, and safeguarding the hotel's financial integrity. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the role leads the Finance Department and works closely with department heads on budgeting, forecasting, cost control and financial analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department, including Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Income Audit, Purchasing, Cost Control, General Cashier, Internal Control, Store Receiving, Credit and IT.
• Oversee financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and monthly profit and loss reports.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Monitor revenues, expenses, inventory, payroll and cash management while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Drive financial planning and forecasting, keeping forecast accuracy within Accor's standards.
• Work with the General Manager and Heads of Departments to improve financial performance and give financial guidance.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, insurers, suppliers, government authorities and Accor corporate offices.
• Supervise invoice payments, cost management (especially Food & Beverage costs) and fund management.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting systems supporting management decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in finance or accounting, preferably in hospitality.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with integrity and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, payroll and internal controls.
• Microsoft Office and hotel financial/accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Accor finance standards and procedures is an advantage.