Description:

For the three Hyatt hotels in the Netherlands we are looking for a Junior Controller .

This new position will report to the Area Director of Finance and will be mainly responsible for internal & external audits, preparation of the financial statements and reporting.

Your MINDSET:

· High level responsibility and driven to take ownership;

· Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in preparing audit documentation and analysis. Proactive attitude towards problem solving and challenges.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with external auditors and internal (hotel) stakeholders.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What does the ROLE entail?

· Lead the yearly external financial statement audits together with the area director of finance fostering a positive and collaborative relationship with the Hotels’ external auditors;

· Communicate effectively with external auditors to address inquiries and provide timely status updates throughout the audit process;

· Collaborate with external auditors and hotel finance teams to develop comprehensive audit plans and timelines;

· Coordinate audit kickoff meetings, ensuring all parties are aligned on objectives, expectations, and deliverables;

· Facilitate the gathering and preparation of necessary documentation and financial statements for audit purposes;

· Provide external auditors with the requested documents with the assistance of the hotel finance teams;

· Review all reconciliations audit work papers prepared by the hotel teams;

· Identify and address potential audit issues or discrepancies in a timely manner, collaborating with internal (hotel) stakeholders to implement solutions;

· Proactively identify opportunities to streamline audit processes, enhance efficiency, and improve overall quality of documentation provided to external auditors;

· Prepare the financial statement of the 3 entities in Dutch GAAP and SBR reporting format for chamber of commerce filing;

· Lead Hotels’ effort to comply with Hyatt’s Global Hotel Accounting Policies and Procedures;

· Lead hotel’s response to Hyatt’s internal audits;

· Assist the area director of finance with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) tasks such as forecasting and ad-hoc reporting;

· Ensure the hotel is compliant with local laws in relation to reporting requirements and taxes;

· Assist with preparation of monthly / quarterly VAT filings;

· Assist the corporate team with preparation of Corporate Income Tax;

· Prepare monthly and yearly city tax audits and complete yearly city tax filings;

· Complete monthly / quarterly / yearly Central Bureau of Statistics filings;

· Temporary take over duties of the area director of finance and finance managers of the hotels during their absence;

· Coordinate projects that are applicable for all 3 hotels (e.g. change of system or procedure)

· Create and update existing policy and procedure documents for the hotel finance team

What’s in it for YOU?

General Perks

· An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best;

· 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 20% Discounts at our F&B outlets and special discounts at our Spa;

· A guest experience in your own city with a complimentary overnight stay, cocktails & dinner for two;

· Travel Allowance, starting from a 5 kilometers travel distance from the hotel;

· 25 Vacation days;

· Market salary according the Horeca Collective Labor Agreement (scale IX);

· Possibility to partially work from home.

Wellbeing:

“Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose”

· To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to “OpenUp” and “Headspace” for all employees, free of charge as well as Hyatt's wellbeing assessment tool "Hyatt Well-Check"

· Social Activities; Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities

· Hotel gym access

Development:

“Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction. Rather, they can be customized and adapted based an employee’s individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice”

· International working experience with future international transfer happily facilitated.

· Personal development plan, in order to reach your full potential.

· A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues; from e-learning to classroom sessions, Hyatt provides different solutions, depending on how you learn best (example: Excel courses, Leadership series etc.).

Diversity:

“Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose and we are deeply involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all”

· An International hotel team of over 15 different nationalities

· Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within our team. Through employee support groups (HyPride & Women@Hyatt), workshops and classroom trainings

Qualifications:

Your EXPERIENCE:

· Completed bachelor/master degree in accounting, controlling, economics, finance or another relevant field;

· You have at least four years of work experience of which 2 years of experience were in external auditing, preferably within a public accounting firm or internal audit.You preferably have experience within the hospitality or auditing industry;

· You have prepared or reviewed financial statements in Dutch GAAP and SBR reporting format;

· You have excellent excel skills;

· You have strong language and communication skills in English (and preferably in Dutch as well);

· You have experience with Unit4 Audition (or similar tool to create financial statements);

· You preferably have experience with Opera, Micros, iScala and Oracle Hyperion / Smartview;

· You are eligible to work in the Netherlands, having EU nationality / valid working permit already.

Primary Location: NL-NH-Amsterdam

Organization: Hyatt Regency Amsterdam

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Audit

Req ID: AMS001400

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.