Assistant Manager - Finance

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Administration:

• To ensure that an efficient and accurate filing system, both manual as well as electronically is maintained at all times.
• To ensure that all meetings are well planned, efficient and results oriented.
• To keep and to safeguard all contracts and financial documents.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of a detailed Department Operations Manual that reflects policies and procedures, work processes and standards of performance within the Division. Ensures annual review to accurately reflect any changes.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual Finance Business Plan ensuring Divisional Objectives fully address business objectives of the hotel and needs of employees.
• Assists with the preparation and regular update of the Finance Departmental Budget, in close cooperation with the Director of Human Resources ensuring targets are met and costs are effectively controlled.
• Assists the Chief Accountant to administer and monitor the billings and utilisation of sponsorship fund.
• Administers and monitors the billings and claims for staff incentive for Food and Beverage promotion.
• Checks and records all purchase requests on FF and E against the budget.
• Verifies all Operating Equipment (OE) breakage and condemned linen.
• Checks and records all purchase requests on OE against the budget.
• Organises the semi-annual OE inventory taking and to prepare the OE Report and Comparison accurately and on time.
• Relieves the General Cashier duties, as and when required.

• Provides the appropriate level of professional, courteous and caring service to other employees (internal customers) and other visitors to the division.

• Ensures all employees provide a courteous and professional service at all times.
• Handles guest and employee enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, reporting complaints or problems if no immediate solution can be found, whilst feeding back a prompt follow up.
• Maintains positive guest and colleague interactions with good working relationships.

• Ensures all disbursements and claims are supported by all necessary documents, processed and certified for receipt of merchandises or services in quality, quantity and prices.
• Maintains and records all general ledger accounts.
• Ensures that all sub-ledgers agree with general ledger.
• Checks and verifies all monthly journals prepared by Accounts Clerks.
• Prepares monthly journal entries as assigned.
• Posts all monthly-approved journal entries.
• Prepares and maintains schedules and analyses for all accounts.
• Prepares bank reconciliation statements for all banks.
• Assists the Chief Accountant in all stages leading to the preparation and distribution of all monthly financial reports and analysis.
• Assists in the preparation of Statutory Surveys and special statistical reports as assigned by the Director of Finance/Assistant Director of Finance.
• Ensures all journals and related financial reports are properly filed for future reference.
• Assists in implementing and streamlining the internal control procedures covering all activities of the hotel.
• Responds to the queries and provide support details regarding financial statements to Head of Divisions and Departments.

• Maximises employee productivity through the use of multi-skilling, multi-tasking and flexible scheduling to meet the financial goals of the business as well as the expectations of the guests.
• Directs employees to ensure productivity meets standards given in accordance with Hyatt Design Standards and Criteria and the Hyatt International Finance Operations Manual.
• Focuses attention on improving productivity levels and the need to prudently manage utility/payroll costs within acceptable guidelines ensuring optimum deployment and energy efficiency of all equipment.
• Ensures new technology and equipment are embraced, improving productivity whilst taking work out of the system.
• Ensures that all hotel, company and local rules, policies and regulations relating to financial record keeping, money handling and licensing are adhered to, including the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.

• Develops Accounting employees to work following the operational, financial, administrative philosophies.
• Through hands-on management, supervises closely all Accounting employees in the performance of their duties in accordance with policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Delegates appropriately, duties and responsibilities to equipped and resourced employees, nurturing and developing them whilst ensuring standards of operation and safety are maintained.
• Instills the Training philosophies of the company and work closely with the Training Manager developing Departmental Trainers, ensuring that all Managers and Supervisors take an active role in the training and development of employees.
• Develops and assists with training activities focused on improving skills and knowledge.
• Ensures employees have a complete understanding of rules and regulations, and that behaviour complies.
• Monitors employee morale and provides mechanisms for performance feedback and development.

• Conducts annual Performance Development Discussions with employees, supports them in their professional development goals.
• Effectively communicates guiding principles and core values to all levels of employees.

• Ensures high standards of personal presentation and grooming.
• Exercises responsible behavior at all times and positively representing the hotel and Hyatt International.
• Reads the hotel's Employee Handbook and have an understanding of and adhere to the hotel's rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, health and safety.
• Attends training sessions and meetings as and when required.
• Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned