Assistant Finance Manager

( 16722 )At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Cushioned in the foothills of the breath-taking Virunga Volcano Range, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest makes the magical possible to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic mountain gorilla, roaming free in its own natural habitat. The warm African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure.

This is not simply our job, it’s our passion. We don’t just exist in the environment, we exist with the environment; from working the land or building a shelter, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish. Job SummaryTo be finance department’s number 2 and assist to run the department in an efficient manner to ensure the gathering and recording of all appropriate accounting data. To implement accounting procedures and policies. To ensure that the General Ledger is properly maintained and has all the supported documents.

Ensure the financial reporting requirements are completed in accordance with One&Only’ s standards of quality and performance. In the absence of Cluster Financial Controller to be the acting department leader. Key Duties and Responsibilities Prepare monthly financial reports for review of Cluster Financial Controller Help in preparing yearly budget and monthly forecasts. Assist in reviewing daily, weekly and monthly income audit checklist for FM signoff. Review cash transactions and respective GL JVs Maintain day to day support to the rest of finance section heads to ensure efficiency by assisting with hands-on solutions.

Be the rotating supervisor whenever any of the accountants goes on leave/office is vacant Assist FM with periodic trips to resorts to oversea the control environment, at least every fortnight Help in preparing and conducting monthly Finance Meeting with the operational departments. Assist in driving ownership of controls into the relevant department to enable finance to act as an advisor. Assist in support and advising on financial and commercial matters to the resort teams, including the interpretation of financial data.

Be the lead at ensuring balance sheet reconciliation are done and signed off & filed in time every month Ensure healthy relationship is maintained with all the departments. Assist Lodge Managers and other operational departments in any other administrative duties as needed. Oversee payroll run to ensure all transactions are correct and supported. Perform other functions assigned by Cluster Financial Controller Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements Excellent MS Excel skills Maintain an open line of communication between 3rd parties, Colleagues and management. Ability to handle several tasks at one time and meet multiple priorities of business demands.

Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within initial training period after Colleague begins work. Ability to communicate orally and verbally in English with staff and outside entities. Ability to manage a small team. Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts projections. Knowledge of various computer programs, such as Word and Excel and Uniform System of Accounting.

Detail oriented and organized to effectively deal with guest and Colleagues concerns in a friendly and positive manner listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the guest/Colleague and providing positive and proactive solutions. 5 Years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting 2- 3 years in a international hotel setting (preferred). Multi - property experience in hotels (advantageous). Experience working with brand standards, SOP’s and audit requirements Hotel industry – specific knowledge (understanding of hotel operations Familiarity with hospitality performance metrics Knowledge of Hotel systems Bachelor’s degree in finance /accounting.

Professional Certifications (Highly Valued ) O ur brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.