Chief Accountant

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertakes direct supervision of the activities of the department – such as: closing of the monthly book of accounts; profit and loss statement monthly reports; balance sheet with supporting schedules; completions and submission of statistical requirements for "Trend of operations"; posts details of business transactions in the general and operating ledgers; computes the following: management fee; owner's share; performs the reconciliation of the following: bank statements; inter–company accounts; owners' accounts; prepares the following: monthly analysis of accounts; status of barter agreements; schedules for profit budget; verifies documents evidencing disbursement of funds as to authenticity and adequacy of required supports such as petty cash voucher; payment/check vouchers; cash advance vouchers; application for demand draft/telegraphic transfer.
• Other Duties: maintains files, memos, policies, bulletins related to accounting; ensures cleanliness and proper maintenance of work areas; checks any discrepancy of the quarterly F&B operations report, reflecting the profit and loss per restaurant outlet; performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Acknowledges and screens daily work schedule; conducts daily briefing and de-briefing in the absence of the Department Head; proposes an effective duty to ensure sufficiency of manpower in accordance to volume of business; establishes two-way communication with related departments; communicates effectively with guests, subordinates, immediate supervisors and other section heads; manages time effectively by meeting deadlines on time; administers personnel action on leaves & overtime requests, disciplinary actions and commendation; identifies and solves problems in a professional manner; assist in budget preparation and liaise with other department heads particularly in providing historical data or support details; provide support for the internal and external auditors ensure that schedules and other reports are available as required; to assist in the preparation of special statistical reports that may be required by management or the owning company; to deputize for the Controller during his absence and, therefore, to be fully acquainted with the Controller's Job Description in order to carry out those responsibilities.

Technical Responsibilities

• Knows and understands the job description of all positions in his/her department and beware of others; knows and understands policies relating to his/her department and others; recognizes good quality products and presentation; checks and improves all service standards established by the company; supervises staff activities to maximize revenue and minimize costs; provides assistance to the staff when required during peak periods; maintains grooming standards for all personnel; conserves energy and water at all time by not decreasing guest comfort and cleaning efficiency; manages wastes by reducing and recycle the wastes, and carefully use all resources.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with guests, clients, business partners and staff; to be a good sales person to promote hotel's image and businesses; participates in community projects or activities in order to promote the hotel's image and cooperation to improve community relationship.

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Coaches and counsels all staff when applicable; evaluates objectively the performance of Accounting Agents and other related staff; provides the most effective training to all accounting staff regularly; motivates employees to grow within the company and to be better managed.

Relationship

• Reports to Director of Finance and accounting; directs and supervises activities of the Accounting staff; coordinates with other managers for all activities of the hotel; interacts with clients, guests, government officials, supplies, and other important individuals in the community in promoting the hotel.

Others

• Continuous learning through own IDP; any other duties as may be assigned by the superior.

Accountabilities

• Represents the company's brand and values at all times, establishing relationships and delivering an exceptional guest experience. Promote Thai graciousness where applicable.

Company's Culture

• Communicate and fully embrace the company's culture (Vision, Mission and Values), lead by example and cascade to subordinates – "Proud to belong and to contribute."

Confidentiality

• Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data bases, both hard copy and electronic. Adhere to company policies. Ensure hotel, customer and staff information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company.

Job Requirements

• Minimum education of Bachelor degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 7 years in accounting management experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a 5-star class environment
• Knowledgeable and proven experience in accounting from hotel/residential project, or hospitality industry is highly regarded
• Have good communication skills in written and spoken English
• Have a positive attitude toward challenges and the drive to excel
• Possess professional disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance
• Industries
• Hospitality