Assistant Director of Finance
Mandarin Oriental
- Milano
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- Oversees the Accounting department activities to ensure optimal efficiency and performance of department
- Represents the Director of Finance in his/her absence
- Directs & Supervises Accounting department employees, including accounts payable, general cashier, income audit.
- Assist Controller in supervision of Credit Manager and Payroll.
- Assists Controller in the compliance of all (CSAQ) controls for Hotel.
- Oversees accounts receivable and payable activities to ensure accurate recording of information according to generally accepted accounting principles and Mandarin Oriental established guidelines
- Performs General Ledger Review
- Coordinates month end closing, prepares all required journal entries, performs analytical reviews of Financial Statements and explains any variances from Budget
- Responsible for Financial Reporting to Corporate Headquarters
- Coordinates annual internal/external audit processes
- Performs all duties of Cash Management for Property
- Monitors departmental internal controls and creates and implements Operating procedures as necessary
- Performs special projects to meet Corporate needs on an ongoing basis
- Ensures Compliance with Applicable Tax Laws; Supervises preparation and review of tax & governmental reports and ensures any payment of monies required on a timely basis
- Assists Director of Finance in the budgeting & forecasting processes
- Coordinates the reconciliation of: bank accounts, balance sheets and fixed asset accounting operations
- Reviews and authorizes accounts receivable adjustments, transfers and miscellaneous entries
- Ensures proper, timely payment of fees for licenses, permits, regulatory contracts and insurance policies
- Directs cash management activities to ensure the proper use and timely availability of funds
- Conducts/oversees monthly audit of General Cashiers vault
- Approves, as needed, purchase orders, invoices, payroll submittals, manual checks, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, month end journal entries, bad debt write off's and inter and intra-company billing
- Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines accounting personnel according to Mandarin Oriental standards
- Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- Two to five years Assistant Controller/Controller Experience in Hospitality Accounting operations or comparable experience.
- Prolific in all Windows Based Software Application
- Strong Level of Proficiency in Excel
- Ability to assemble, analyze, understand integrated spread sheets and complex technical information
- Prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines
- Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
- Excellent communication skills both written/verbal; fluency in Italian and English is required