As the Manager, Finance Opening, FSSC ,you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Financial Accounting & Control

·Overall management of the accounting records and financial reports of the hotel ensuring compliance with company, owner, statutory and fiscal requirements, and timetables.

·Ensure legal and tax compliance and that adequate insurance cover is maintained. Manage the pension scheme, where applicable, ensuring that adequate accounting, actuarial and legal controls are in place.

·Prepare POB(Pre-Opening Budget),and make sure hotel opened within budget.

·Track and record actual pre-opening expenses spend under guidance of POB.

Management Reporting

·Timely prepare opening milestone and Opening Authorization to report manager for approval.

·Communicate with hotel management team, Share Service Centre team and Opening Finance team to make sure Pre-opening Check List completed on time based on Target Opening Date.

·Monthly updates and track hotel license status, highlight any progress effects hotel opening date.

Business Support

·Take a support role to the General Manager in hotel strategic planning. Particular emphasis on Master-Planning and “thinking outside the box” to identify value opportunities.

·Support and advice on financial and commercial matters to the General Manager and to the hotel team, including the interpretation of financial data.

·Provide financial and commercial skills to support business development initiatives, major pricing decisions and other commercial decision-making.

·Conduct relative training that including but not limit to Finance onsite team member and other departments for the Finance policies.

·Arrange insurance for both Pre-opening and operating period based on BAMA requirements.

·Assists hotel team complete Initial items to purchase under Purchasing Policies.

Information Technology & Systems

·Systems initial set up, including but not limited to OnQ, Sun system, HR-Link, Check SCM and DocMx etc.

Looking Ahead

·Manage the formulation, review, and approval process for the first operation year budgeting within the hotel.

·Prepare reasonable Working capital and Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts for at least one year ahead, and ensure adequate notice is given to Hilton, and to Owners, of any future cash requirements.

Additional Notes

1)All expense and reimbursement should be complied with related Finance policies, procedures and timelines.

2)Comply with hotel contract reviewing and signing procedures to sign contracts.

3)Comply with hotel purchasing procedures to ensure all operational items are well prepared according to hotel operation requirement.

4) Use safe manual handling techniques and practice safe work habits following Hilton World Wide Standards.

To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• University preferred Commerce Degree in Accounting and Management.
• Previous experience in a managerial operational accounting role;
• At least 7 years of working experience as Chief Accountant or higher in the hospitality industry;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PPT, including ability to understand/manipulate basic spreadsheets;
• Proficient in English, both Speaking and writing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence in order to motivate and influence others;

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to be resourceful, creative and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and strong sense of time;
• Hotel pre-opening related experience preferred.

Job: Finance

Title: Manager, Finance Openings, FSSC

Location: null

Requisition ID: APA014AX

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