Assistant Controller

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will supervise the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Office, including Day Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll, ensuring that all local and corporate policies and procedures are observed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop an engaged and enthusiastic guest-service driven team.

· Recruit, develop and motivate the accounting group.

· Represents the Accounting office and the Controller, when absent

· Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions.

· Assist in the preparation of the financial operating statements and reports in accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedures

· Monitor, supervise and prepare Bank Reconciliation’s and month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis

· Maintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports

· Participate in the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Hotel Goals & Strategies Process and the Monthly Operating Forecast

· Co-ordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate bases

· Assist in the effective utilization and integration of the hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications current and future

· Actively contributes to the hotel’s overall leadership and direction

· Maintain good working relations with colleagues and other departments

· Working knowledge of all positions in the Accounting office with the ability to assist during annual vacations

· All other tasks and duties as assigned by the Controller

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Professional designation or an acceptable university degree with appropriate specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with the progression to 4^th or 5^th level required

· Minimum of 5 years hotel accounting experience preferred

· Superior skills in computer technology and applications including GEAC Property Management System, Delphi, Hyperion Financial Reporting System, Electronic Time Clocks, or other time & attendance products, Excel, Microsoft Office, AccPac, PowerPoint, Acrobat 5.0 and other accounting related systems.

· Proven leadership and coaching skills with a positive track record of developing a highly motivated and cross trained group of progressive accounting professionals

· Excellent administrative, interpersonal and organizational skills required

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be required self-motivated