Financial Controller

Company DescriptionMercure Chennai Sriperumbudur: -Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiencesMercure 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. Job DescriptionJob PurposeThis 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 with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Key InteractionsInternally All department headsOwner / Owner’s representativeExternallyGovernment bodiesAccounting / Finance AssociationBanksFinancial AgenciesPrimary ResponsibilitiesAccounting & FinanceOversee the daily operations of the Finance departmentDirect and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functionsMonitor and analyze monthly operating results against budgetDirect and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agenciesPrepare annual reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expensesAnalyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecastsPrepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisionsEnsure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirementsEstablish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating proceduresMaintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectivesServe as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issuesDirect financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvementsConduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioningTeam ManagementInterview, select and recruit direct reportsIdentify and develop team members with potentialConduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management teamConstantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalismWork with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the businessConduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communicationOther ResponsibilitiesAttend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by managementMaintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all timesBe aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency proceduresPerform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the ManagementMain Complexity/Critical issues in the JobEnsure that both internal control as well as external expenditure must be properly recorded and handled with high integrity and honesty.

ProfileKnowledge And ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Accounting / FinanceAdditional certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an advantageMinimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance or accounting position or 2 years of experience in a similar capacityHigh degree of professionalism with strong understanding of business acumenExcellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English languageProficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting reporting systemsFully conversant in accounting principles and financial regulation standardsCompetenciesStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsExcellent communication and customer contact skillsResults and service oriented with an eye for detailsAbility to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situationsA team player & builderA motivator & self-starterWell-presented and professionally groomed at all timesQualificationsMBA Finance