Director of Finance

• All local and corporate guidelines and deadlines are met.

• High forecast accuracy is achieved consistently.

• Senior Management is provided with timely and accurate financial information.

• Hotel fully operates under the terms of the Management Agreement.

• Insurances are up to date and in compliance with local and corporate regulations.

• They actively support and implement Talent Development initiatives as a part of their daily activities.

• They identify Training talents in their department and throughout the hotels as per below definition* and actively support their career development.

• They support and initiate transfer, cross exposure and task force assignments for their team.

• They personally conduct TTTTs with their team on a regular basis and take personal interest for their talents' development plans.

• They recruit and select potential talent according to the Company's current and future hotel, regional and worldwide needs including conducting interviews for positions in their department and their region.

• Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.

• Responsible for behaving in a professional and harmonious manner and following the Kempinski code of conduct.

• Responsible for understanding and following the terms of the Management Agreement.

• Responsible for supporting, mentoring and developing the finance staff.

• Responsible for supporting and encouraging training of all staff in financial matters.

• Responsible for developing the annual business plan together with the General Manager and Executive Committee.

• Responsible for conducting monthly P&L meetings.

• Responsible for monitoring and controlling all revenues and expenses and making the corresponding recommendations when needed.

• Responsible for reviewing the cash position of the hotel in order to optimize the use of funds.

• Responsible for preparing and submitting the quarterly self assessment report.

• Responsible for preparing and submitting an accurate monthly forecast.

• Responsible for reviewing and signing the Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly.

• Responsible for ensuring the preparation of the accurate and timely monthly financial report.

• Responsible for being the contact for the auditors and act upon recommendations in the audit report.

• Responsible for continuously searching for new business opportunities to benefit the hotel.

• Responsible for the control environment within the hotel.

• Responsible for keeping and safeguarding all contracts, lease agreements, licenses, insurance policies and all legal and financial documents.

• Responsible for maintaining good relationships with the hotel owners/representatives as well as external partners.

• Responsible for communicating with the General Manager on any discrepancies or other potential problems.

• 2+ years as financial controller, preferably with a 5* Hotel chain

• Local language - excellent oral and written skills
• English - excellent oral and written skills
• Additional language - beneficial

• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure and/or challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner

• Ability to operate computer and office equipment
• Strong affinity for Information Technology
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience in respective accounting software is a plus

• Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles, PCI DSS and local regulations and taxation
• In-depth knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of hotel accounting and operations
• Experience in reporting, forecasting and budgeting

• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Straightforward
• Business Acumen
• Sense of responsibility
• Leader
• Team player
• Analytical thinker
• Flexible and reliable
• Tolerant and open minded
• Works well under pressure

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