Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller
An excellent opportunity for an Accounts professional to further develop their career.
Job Description:
The Assistant Financial Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Finance office.
* Payroll
* Financial analysis and reporting
* Audit and control programs
* Asset & liability reconciliation
* Assisting Financial Controller with other duties as may be required
Location:
The 4*Spencer Hotel, a member of the MHL Hotel Collection, is in a prime location overlooking the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin's financial district.
Key Responsibilities:
* To assist in preparation of monthly management accounts in an accurate and timely manner
* To reconcile the balance sheet and ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation
* To ensure that relevant financial reports presented are accurate and on time
* To monitor and control all sales revenue streams and maintain integrity of all POS systems
* To process hotel payroll in a timely manner and ensure all employees are paid correctly
* To assist accounting staff in all facets of their day-to-day operations, resolve queries where possible in a timely manner
* To develop the skills and competencies of the accounting staff
* To assist Financial Controller in ensuring company compliance on tax matters and ensure all payments are made on time
* To oversee that all legal and financial policies and procedures are consistently observed and to ensure compliance with the hotel control manual
* To maintain a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks
* To advise the Financial Controller on existing and evolving operating/financial issues
* To be responsible/accountable for all cash, including floats, cash transit procedures, safe/procedures, float spot checks etc.
* To oversee the collection and control of debtor accounts and to be the guardian of hotel credit policy, monitoring its implementation consistently
* To oversee accounts payable ensuring vendor accounts are reconciled and suppliers paid in timely manner
* To assist in the personal development of relevant management on financial awareness
* To complete miscellaneous projects / tasks set down by the Financial Controller/Director of Finance as required
* To assist the External Auditor with annual financial audit and prepare adequately for same
Benefits:
* Complimentary meals whilst on duty
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and friends & family
* Death in Service benefit
* Increased annual leave days with length of service
* Fortnightly Health and Wellbeing contribution
* Employee Discounts for accommodation and food at MHL Hotels
* Career Development opportunities within our hotels and across our 12 hotels
* Training programme for new employees, including Hotel Induction
* Tax Saver commuter tickets and Bike to Work Scheme
* Recognition awards for employees & managers
* Social events, Sports events, Wellness program, Employee appreciation week, Recommend a friend bonus, Birthday gift, Discounted gym access
Requirements/Skills:
* Previous experience in hotels desirable
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant
* Skills: hotel industry, Accounts, Microsoft Excel, accounting software package, Sage 50, Procure Wizard, Opera