Financial Controller

Company Description

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

You will take the lead on the hotel's financial strategy, operational performance, financial reporting, setting up & optimizing internal controls, team management & development, capital expenditure review & developing productive relationships with 3rd parties in the region. The role will work closely with the Area Director of Finance and Hotel General Manager, cross functional Executive Team, establish & drive the performance of the hotel.

Main Responsibility:

Management Report

• Take full responsibility for timely, accurate, and appropriate management information passed through SSC to prepare monthly management financial report
• Ensure reporting procedures are clearly defined and updated to reflect the business needs currently and in the future. Take part in regular reviews with the operational management team
• Provide input on financial planning, e.g. loss stores management from loss to break-even and profit, allocation of resources among various projects, renovation generates more returns

Budget & Forecast Management

• Response for annual budget preparation that includes reviewing present and future business plans to develop the annual budget
• Monitor and control business performance by comparison of actual results versus budget continuously and propose areas of improvement
• Take an active and constructive part in the selection and implementation of financial and operational systems
• Reduce risk which may occur to the brand. Ensure the operation is complied with tax regulations and financial statements reflect all related transactions in each period.
• Improve working capital, return on assets, and CAPEX management

Corporate & Consolidate Report

• Manage all financial aspects to achieve strategic objectives, implement and maintain adequate financial control, policies, and processes to ensure all transactions are legitimate and in the best interest of the organization
• In charge of overall financial management including financial reporting, analysis, and control function of budget & forecast activities

Risk Management

• Support the business in applying risk management processes and techniques to increase awareness, ownership, and management of risks leading to improved business performance, including preparing periodic risk reports
• Serve as a technical resource on risk management matters, including collaborating with the process, risk owners, and others to build knowledge and understanding of Risk management

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field & professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience at managerial level that includes:
  • Track record of driving hotel finance performance.
  • Strong technical accounting, finance & taxation skills.
  • Preparation, review, analysis & presentation of management & statutory reporting.
  • Extensive Knowledge of hotel internal controls.
  • Knowledge of budget process.
• Team Management, with ability to meet tight deadlines & coach team.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Fluent in English and any additional language is advance
• Understanding of financial regulations within the Maldives hospitality sector.
• Computer literate, including systems implementation & knowledge of Fusion, Opera & Micros