Key Accountabilities

Manage financials of a group of owned / managed hotels with full accuracy including Journal preparation / upload, GL Review, P&L Analysis, Trend Analysis, Month end close, Cash Flows, Owner’s Reporting etc. as per agreed SLA.

• Prepare and Review Balance Sheet Reconciliations with proper backup and follow up to resolve all open items in a timely manner.

• Prepare, Review and ensure all accruals / provisions, reclassifications, true-ups are posted in respective period along with monthly amortization of prepaid expenses.

• Review and suggest creation of System Allocations and validation.

• Independently handle / resolve process related issues and manage multi-tasking.

• Regular interaction with various teams across functions, Business teams, hotels and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate with Auditors and provide full support in managing all queries related to various audits on time to time basis.

• Manage and stabilize transition of new processes and ensure BAU as per agreed timelines.

• Help / Support the Team Leader or Manager in reviewing various MIS Reports, process level key activities, improvement initiatives, automation and drive efficiency to deliver the same on a timely basis.

• Need to work in coordination with TL/AM to suggest or look at training needs of other new and junior team members. Provide guidance & coach new members in investigation, analysis and resolution of process specific issues.

• Analyze system reports to ensure accuracy, research and resolve problems; ensure the integrity of assigned system and data.

• Prepare and compile various reports as required for special studies and projects and leads on managing such initiatives / projects.

• Ensure that Accurate & correct statement, reports & data is provided to internal & external customers within time lines assigned.

• Backup plan during leaves and assisting other members during the leaves – Ensuring all reports, queries are addressed as per timelines

Functional Complexities and Duties –

• Prepare monthly hotel and corporate financial statements and ensuring integrity and accuracy are maintained.

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliation’s and appropriate reconciling journal entries.

• Responsible for financial data collection process.

• Prepare or review work-papers for internal / external auditors.

• Facilitate training and supporting hotel general management / accounting staff.

Key Skills & Experiences

Education: B.com/M.com CA/CWA/CFA/MBA (F)/Semi-Qualified in any professional degree

Experience: A minimum of 4 years progressive work-related experience with strong accounting and / or audit background.

Technical Skills and Knowledge :

• Demonstrated intermediate level knowledge of PeopleSoft or other enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal and written English communication skills.

• Demonstrated Presentation skills for various level audience (peers, managers, other departments, business teams).

• Ability to assess, prioritize and meet timelines as necessary for various projects including, transitions, audits, continuous process improvement and industry standards. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.

• Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing and resolving problems or inconsistencies in transactions and systems.

• Demonstrated strong Accounting knowledge.

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