Finance Manager Jobs

Job Number 23070658
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya, Jalan Embong Malang 85-89, Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Job Summary
Manages the hotel’s day-to-day Accounting function, assisting the Cluster Director of Finance in providing financial leadership to the business and clear structure and direction to the Finance team. Primary responsibilities include preparation and analysis of the financial reports and reconciliations, internal and external reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education And Experience

• Hotel accounting experience is essential, operational experience is also preferred but not essential.
• Full/part-qualified accounting qualification or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Analytical/Critical Thinking - The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process; recognize patterns and relationships in complex data; examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions; generate alternative solutions to problems; evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems.
• Computer Skills – Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and preferably Opera, PeopleSoft, Micros
• Purchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control (e.g., accounting and budgeting).
• Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Numeracy - using mathematics to solve problems, calculations, presentations etc.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Hotel Operational Finance knowledge – previous Asst DOF or smaller hotel Director of Finance
• Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Achieving Business Results

• Effectively manages the day to day operation of Accounting to execute finance and accounting responsibilities for the property.
• Assists in the hiring of accounting associates, and development and retention of a diverse high caliber workforce to provide strong functional expertise to the property and the discipline.
• Assists the Cluster DOF in developing the annual business plan, budgets, forecasts, financial reports, tax compliance, and profit and loss statements.
• Sustains a work environment that focuses on fair and equitable treatment and associate satisfaction to enable business success.
• Supports strategies and conducts activities to drive financial results, guest satisfaction, human capital index and market share.
• Works through own team and influencing department managers to ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage business risks.

Supporting Profitability and Revenue Goals

• Updates and uses relevant knowledge, keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to job.
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
• Communicates with and provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Demonstrates leadership by using interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourages others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and the work of the finance team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Informs and/or updates the executives, peers and subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Processes information; compiles, codes, categories, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
• Achieves and and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution, solve problems and make decisions..
• Meets Report Delivery Deadlines –
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Evaluates information to determine compliance with standards, using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Verifies P&L Accuracy
• Verifies that profits and losses are documented accurately, in line with Marriott Processes and procedures.
• Verifies that all Taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

Assists in Conducting Strategic Planning and Decision Making

• Provides meaning or context to the financial results.
• Orients hotel managers to the accounting function and coaches to effectively manage their department’s financial performance.
• Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization.
• Verifies that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance to the Cluster DOF in developing the annual business plan, budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Advises the Cluster Executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
• Provides on going analytical support (e.g. monitoring the operating department’s actual and projected sales and profit and coaches management team to ensure financial goals are met and opportunities are identified and addressed).
• Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities.
• Produces accurate and timely financial reports to support effective decision making.

Managing Projects and Policies

• Reconciles balance sheet and ensures account balances are current and supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
• Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
• Maintains a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets improve operations and profitability and manage business risks.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Verifies that tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.
• Uses all available on the job training tools for associates.
• Facilitates critique meetings to review results with management team.
• Verifies that team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
• Verifies that disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Manages internal, external and regulatory audit processes and ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), verifying that hotel policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the management team and to lead own team.
• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates do the same within the team.
• Creates a working environment that enables the retention of top talent and where individuals perform at their best.
• Completes adhoc requests from Cluster DOF & Assistant Cluster DOF.
• Encourages open dialogue between team members.
• Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assigns team members and other department managers clear accountability to accomplish goals.
• Generates and reviews financial reports that are linked to the plan’s financial goals.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

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