Assistant Director of Finance (M/F/D)

Mandarin Oriental Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MOstay programme

Health & Colleague Wellness

Swiss Deluxe Rates

Learning & Development

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to lead the hotel's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting and compliance with internal controls. Based in Zurich, you will report to the Director of Finance.

You will manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and support department heads with financial decisions. Fluency in German and English is required; luxury hotel experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel finance and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations during month-end closing.
• Ensuring compliance with local legislation and MOHG policies.
• Assisting with forecasting and budgeting.
• Performing controller tasks in absence of Director of Finance.
• Supporting department heads with financial decisions.
• Understanding all accounting areas and covering roles as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

German & English

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Is SAP/ERP experience

Job description

We are looking for a Assistant Director of Finance to join our FianceTeam at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich.

Are you a master of craft?Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business center, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich within the Finance Department in Zurich, the Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the hotel's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The Assistant Director of Finance reports to the Director of Finance.

As Assistant Director of Finance you will beresponsiblefor the following tasks:

• Preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations during month-end closing

• Ensuring that local legislation and procedures are followed

• Responsible for following and understanding all MOHG and Hotel Policies & Procedures

• Assisting the Director of Finance with forecasting and budgeting

• Performing any controller tasks during the absence of Director of Finance

• Supporting department heads with making relevant and accurate decisions on financial matters

As Assistant Director of Finance, weexpectfrom you:

• Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times

• Analytical thinker

• Flexible and reliable

• Responsible for understanding and having a working knowledge of all areas in accounting and being able to assist or cover a position if needed

• Very good knowledge of German and English. Further foreign language skills are an advantage

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.

• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

• Swiss Deluxe Rates

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