Financial Controller

Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum

Barbaros Reserve Bodrum Residences Managed by Kempinski is looking for a candidate for ''FINANCIAL CONTROLLER'' position.

SCOPE

The overall scope of this role is, to safeguard the hotel assets and financial resources and ensure that these are utilized to maximize operating results.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

To provide timely and accurate information and work together with the executive team in order for the hotel to run profitably and within the legal and corporate guidelines to maximize the use of the resources available and maintain a control over revenues and costs and help ensure that the hotel objectives are met.

The job of Financial Controller is executed satisfactorily when:

• All local and corporate guidelines and deadlines are met.
• High forecast accuracy is achieved consistently.
• Senior Management is provided with timely and accurate financial information.
• Hotel fully operates under the terms of the Management Agreement.
• Insurances are up to date and in compliance with local and corporate regulations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for understanding and following the terms of the Management Agreement.
• Responsible for supporting, mentoring and developing the finance staff.
• Responsible for developing the annual business plan together with the General Manager and Executive Committee.
• Responsible for conducting monthly P&L meetings.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling all revenues and expenses and making the corresponding recommendations when needed.
• Responsible for reviewing the cash position of the hotel in order to optimize the use of funds.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting an accurate monthly forecast and timely monthly Financial Report.
• Responsible for reviewing and signing the Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly.
• Responsible for ensuring the preparation of the accurate and timely monthly Financial Report.
• Responsible for continuously searching for new business opportunities to benefit the hotel.
• Responsible for keeping and safeguarding all contracts, lease agreements, licenses, insurance policies and all legal and financial documents.
• Responsible for maintaining good relationships with the hotel owners/representatives as well as external partners.
• Responsible for being the contact with the auditors and act upon recommendations in the audit reports.

İŞ TANIMICOMPETENCIES

• Turkish Nationality
• BA/BSc in finance, accounting or related field or CPA/ACA/ACCA or MBA (Financial)
• 3+ years as financial controller, prefably with a 5* Hotel chain.
• Excellent oral and written skills in both Turkish and English.
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure and/or challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner
• Having high comfort level of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in respective accounting software is a plus
• Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles, PCI DSS and local regulations and taxation
• In-depth knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of hotel accounting and operations
• Experience in reporting, forecasting and budgeting

To fill the position candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially: 

-People Oriented

-Passionate for European luxury

-Entrepreneurial

-Straightforward

-Business Acumen

-Sense of responsibility

-Leader

-Team player

-Analytical thinker

-Flexible and reliable

-Tolerant and open minded

-Works well under pressure