Financial Controller

Role: Financial Controller

Reporting to: Commercial Manager

As Financial Controller at The Address Collective, you will be joining an energetic, experienced and strategic management team. The broad purpose of your role will be to facilitate, support and guide the financial processes, recording and analysis of the business while supporting our teams in delivering the exceptional guest journey upon which The Address Collective defines itself.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Finance office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, audit and control programs and asset & liability reconciliation.

As a member of The Address Collective team you will be part of growing Hotel Group that will provide continuous opportunities for learning, development and career progression within the organisation.

Principal Responsibilities

• To prepare monthly management accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
• To reconcile the balance sheet and ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation.
• To ensure that the P&L is accurate
• Monitor and control all sales revenue streams and ensure integrity of all POS systems.
• To ensure all employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Production, monitoring and updating of all relevant hotel and company cash flow requirements
• To assist the Director of Finance in preparation of budgets for the business on an annual basis.
• To assist accounting staff in all facets of their day-to-day operations and to resolve queries where possible in a timely manner.
• To develop the skills and competencies of the accounting staff in all areas of the finance function.
• Oversee control of all purchasing/stock control systems and procedures
• To ensure company compliance on all tax matters and ensure are payments are made on time
• Oversee that all legal and financial policies and procedures are consistently observed and to ensure compliance with the hotel control manual.
• To maintain a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks.
• To advise the MD of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues. 
• To be responsible/accountable for all cash i.e. floats; cash transit procedures, safe/procedures, float spot checks etc.
• Responsible for the collection and control of debtor accounts and to be the guardian of hotel credit policy, monitoring its implementation consistently
• To foster a professional and progressive relationship with suppliers ensuring mutual respect is maintained by promptly ensuring accurate payment of creditors
• To assist in the personal development of relevant management on financial awareness
• To complete miscellaneous projects / tasks set down by the Director of Finance as required.
• To protect the business from any financial litigation or liability.
• To assist the External Auditor with annual financial audit and prepare adequately for same

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in IT & systems, ability to use software applications and hotel systems
• Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors
• Effective decision-making skills
• Effective conflict and change management skills
• Basic legal expertise related to hotel issues
• Good presentation and platform skills
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department
• Tertiary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• At least five years Accounting experience
• Hotel Accounting experience
• Previous hotel Financial Controller role
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualification