Financial Controller

Company Description

 Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur:- 

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

About The Role :

 Job Purpose 

This position is responsible for the overall financial management of the Hotel including financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development and maintenance of adequate internal accounting control policies and procedures to ensure compliance withgenerally accepted accounting principlesorinternational financial reporting standards.

 Key Interactions 

 Internally  

All department heads

Owner / Owner’s representative

 Externally 

Government bodies

Accounting / Finance Association

Banks

Financial Agencies

 Primary Responsibilities  

 Accounting & Finance 

Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department

Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functions

Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget

Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies

Prepare annual reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses

Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts

Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements

Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures

Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives

Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues

Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements

Conduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioning

 Team Management 

Interview, select and recruit direct reports

Identify and develop team members with potential

Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team

Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism

Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business

Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

 Other Responsibilities 

Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management

Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times

Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

 Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job 

Ensure that both internal control as well as external expenditure must be properly recorded and handled with high integrity and honesty.

 Profile 

 Knowledge and Experience 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance

Additional certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an advantage

Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance or accounting position or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity

High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of business acumen

Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting reporting systems

Fully conversant in accounting principles and financial regulation standards

 Competencies 

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Excellent communication and customer contact skills

Results and service oriented with an eye for details

Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations

A team player & builder

A motivator & self-starter

Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Qualifications

MBA Finance