GESTIONNAIRE FINANCIER

What's the job?

As Financial Manager, you are responsible for the financial operations of the hotel, optimizing and safeguarding asset value while ensuring accounting compliance with:
• USALI standards (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry)
• Internal Audit recommendations (CSA, Control Self Assessment)
• IHG accounting standards (HAM, Hotel Accounting Manual),
• As well as current French regulations.

Your daily responsibilities?

Team Members
• Lead daily financial activities, plan and allocate work ensuring adequate staffing levels
• Work closely with the Cluster team to optimize efficiency of accounting and operational procedures and controls.
• Develop and enhance team performance through coaching and feedback, and set performance and development goals for colleagues
• Train colleagues to ensure they deliver services according to expected standards and have necessary tools for effective work
• Recommend or initiate any HR-related actions if necessary
• Stay in touch with key individuals, including owners, property managers, guests, regulatory bodies, as needed
• Support the management team in financial matters

Financials
• Prepare financial analysis of hotel operations, including variance explanations, and make recommendations to achieve company objectives
• Prepare hotel and department budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled monthly and oversee credit extension and accounts receivable collection process
• Review rates, make proposals, and participate in business strategy meetings
• Manage accounts payable to balance cash flow and maintain reputation with suppliers
• Provide financial reports as per owner requirements
• Handle accounting preparation and month-end tasks
• Assist owner with any required tax filings
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank reconciliations
• Manage hotel cash flow to ensure smooth hotel operations
• Oversee payroll and salary approval process
• Budget control and CAPEX expenditure

Responsible Business
• Ensure financial control procedures and systems are ethical and legal
• Provide information on outlooks and forecasts so services can identify savings opportunities
• Minimize waste and reduce slow-moving inventory
• Ensure compliance with Management Agreement (HMA)
• Other ad hoc tasks - unexpected moments where we need to come together to accomplish a task

What we expect from you:
• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least five (5) years of hotel accounting or internal audit experience, including one year of supervision
• Must be fluent in French (native or C2 level) and English (B2 level)