The overall scope of this role is to supervise the accounting staff and to assist the Assistant Controller in all areas.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 having a working knowledge of all areas in accounting and being able to assist or cover a position if needed.
• Responsible for assisting in maintaining the internal controls in all areas.
• Responsible for ensuring that the accounting staff understands all their duties as well as Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for supervising and guiding the accounting staff. Distribute tasks as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily accounting tasks are accurate and on time.
• Responsible in assisting during the month-end closing preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for assisting other managers with arising queries as well as providing them with reports needed for the operation.
• Responsible for assisting with forecasting and budgeting.
• Responsible for hiring, motivating, counseling, coaching, evaluating, scheduling, etc, of the Accounting staff.
• Responsible for performing any additional duties assigned by the assistant controller and assisting in other areas of Finance as needed.
• Responsible for communicating with the assistant controller on any discrepancies or other potential problems.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a Citizen
• College education or equivalent experience. Associates or bachelors degree preferred
• 5+ years in diverse hotel accounting roles
• 2+ years in an accounting management position
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner
• Computer literacy adapted to the field of training:
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience in respective accounting software is a plus
• Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and PCI DSS