Chief Accountant

ROCCO FORTE HOTELS

THE CARLTON

Milano                                                                                                  

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Main purpose:

The Chief Accountant ensures that all accounting policies and procedures are followed. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day running of the department and all relevant accounting functions.

Reports to: Hotel Controller.

Main duties & responsibilities:

·        Excellent knowledge in general accounting as well as in receivables, payables, payroll, income audit, cashiering, stores, purchasing and cost control;

·        Assist HC with all accounting operations: P&L month-end process, balance sheet reconciliation, BS month-end process, CF month-end process, budgeting, forecasting, capex, etc.;

·        Implementation and maintenance of local accounting procedures as required by local and federal regulations and in accordance with Rocco Forte Policies & Procedures;

·        Perform financial analysis and reporting to Hotel Controller;

·        Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries;

·        Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines;

·        Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements;

·        Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions;

·        Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues, determine budget variances, and report the same to HC;

·        Respond to accounting queries in a time manner;

·        Provide guidance to other Accountants and Purchasing team when needed;

·        Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts;

·        Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations;

·        Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations;

·        Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

We offer:

·        Fixed-term (1 year) contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo.

·        Learning & development activities and career opportunities.

·        Opportunity to stay in one of our hotels at a reduced rate (35€ per night) upon reaching 6 working months. You will also be entitled to 50% discount at bars and restaurants of the Company and 20% discount on wellness treatments at our Spa and on products "Irene Forte".

·        Staff celebrations.

Competencies required:

• Managing Team Performance: Sets high standards for oneself and Team Members, provides guidance, development and takes corrective action in order to achieve consistently high levels of service. • Personal Effectiveness: Adapts interpersonal style and skills so that high quality results are achieved. Modifies behaviour to accommodate for certain individuals, situations and different tasks. • Personal and team development: Seeks opportunities to learn and to develop themselves and others in order to add value to the performance of the department and hotel. • Business awareness: Understands the direct connection between day-to-day service delivery and how it impacts departmental, hotel and company success. • Service excellence: Delivers service standards, which consistently exceed guest expectations. • Technically skilled: Demonstrates and understands job requirements and displays the technical skills and knowledge required to perform job well and in line with the departmental SOPs.

Other requirements:

·        Excellent command of Italian and English, both spoken and written;

·        Previous experience in the same role or junior position for at least 3 years;

·        Preferable degree in business administration or hotel management;

·        Preferable evidence of self-development through specialized courses, conferences/workshops;

·        Knowledge of Accounting Management software;

·        Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel).

·        Preferred knowledge of Navision BC, Opera cloud, Online POs software.

Workplace: The Carlton, Via Senato 5 - Milano.

Please apply forwarding your CV with full details and enclose the approval to process the personal data according to local privacy laws and standards (d.lgs. 196/03).