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Dromoland Castle Resort, one of Ireland's most prestigious five-star hotels, is recruiting for an experienced Accountant. The Resort Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the resort's finance function. Reporting to the Chief Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be qualified with accredited (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) and be an effective team player with excellent attention to detail.
Overview of the Role:
1. Reviewing costs and implementing processes where savings can be made.
2. Assisting the Chief Financial Officer in the administration of all financial aspects of the hotel's operation.
3. Working closely with other hotel departments to ensure the HODs understand departmental KPIs.
4. Reviewing margins and highlighting where improvements can be made.
5. Reviewing weekly revenue & payroll forecasts - review of actual vs forecast and preparation of weekly, monthly & year-end forecasts.
6. Leading involvement in the month-end process.
7. Championing weekly/daily meetings and interactions with Heads of Departments, being a true support to the hotel within all areas of accounts and finance.
8. Income Audit management to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
9. Payroll management - weekly and monthly payroll including analysis and control.
10. Debtors - regularly reviewing the Debtors Ledgers and PM Accounts to ensure tight controls on credit are being maintained and collection of debts are being collected on a timely basis.
11. Creditors - Overseeing maintenance of the hotel's purchasing system, reconciliation of creditor statements and dealing with supplier queries.
12. Forecasting - Understanding key trends, variances assessing current and future business risk ensuring that alternative strategies are put in place.
13. Ensuring all journals are processed and appropriately reviewed and reconciling all balance sheet control accounts including accruals and prepayments.
14. Ensuring the monthly Management Accounts are timely and show a fair reflection of trade.
15. Assisting with the Internal & external Audit.
16. Ensuring that an effective program of Property Audit is in place and that corrective action is promptly taken.
17. Budgeting - Assisting in preparation of the numbers with the CFO & ensuring they are logical and reflect the strategy of the property.
The ideal candidate should:
1. Be a strategic individual with strong business acumen, good communication, and interpersonal skills.
2. Have a minimum of 3 years consecutively completed in the relevant hospitality industry or sizable firm with a focus.
3. Hold a relevant Third Level Qualification - Accounting, Audits, Finance.
4. Be self-driven and a strategic resourcing professional.
5. Able to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced working environment.
6. Possess good team spirit, multi-tasking abilities, and be co-operative with good communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Have working knowledge of Hospitality Systems; Opera Cloud, Simphony, Procure Wizard, Alkimii.
Benefits:
* Free Leisure Centre Access
* Pension Scheme after 6 months
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Events
* On Site Parking
* Wellness Programme
* Training & Development Programmes.
* Discount rates across The Inn at Dromoland and Dromoland Castle Hotel
* Dromoland Castle Hotel is certified as a Great Place To Work.
Work Authorisation:
Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.
Seniority level:
Not Applicable
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries:
Hospitality
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