Chief Accountant (Pre-Opening) - Conrad Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

As the Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the supervisor to deal with monthly statement and prepare the monthly accounting voucher.
• Ensure all reports are completed correctly and on time and prepare monthly financial statements to be distributed.
• Ensure that all month end and year end procedures are strictly followed, and deadlines are met.
• Prepare weekly bank reconciliation and financial statements as required by Hilton and the owner company.
• Analyze and investigate the cashier's long and short funds.
• Supervise and manage the daily work of the team members under your supervision within the Finance department.
• Review the daily revenue figures, supporting reports and vouchers and ensure that Daily and Monthly Revenue and Settlement Reconciliation is prepared on a timely basis and all revenue is captured, reported and posted accurately.
• Assist in training Finance department staff.
• Review travel agent commission payments and ensure compliance with Hilton standards.
• Review the adjustment and certification of food and beverage control.
• Maintain an adequate and up to date filing system.
• Flexible in relation to working hours, especially at month and year-end.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times of all information related to payroll, bank and financial records.
• Assist the DOF and Finance Manager to prepare budget, forecast report and monthly report.
• Be familiar with all Hilton accounting policies and procedures, USALI and Malaysia accounting standard to ensure they comply with the SOP.
• Assume additional accounting responsibilities in the absence of the DOF and Finance Manager.
• Ensure timely payment of taxes.
• Handle all requests and inquiries in a timely, effective and friendly manner.
• Ensure that correct work practices and the safety of the work area are not compromised to minimize the risk of accidents and employee compensation costs.
• Perform all additional tasks to ensure smooth operation of hotel functions.
• Support the Finance Leader to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.
• Report and communicate directly to the Finance Manager all accounting and financial control matters.
• Assist, coordinate and communicate with other departments on accounting related issues and internal control.
• Liaise with government departments such as tax authorities and industrial and Commercial Bureau on relevant matters.