Novotel Singapore on Stevens : Director of Finance

Accounting & Finance

· Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department

· Ensure schedules and reconciliation are completed timely and accurately

· Drive cost efficiency initiatives

· Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning, forecast 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

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 Management

Knowledge and Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance

· Experience in hospitality industry will be highly preferred

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

· Minimum 5 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

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