Senior Executive/Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance

HANSA - A Premium Residence (Owned by Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Accounts & Finance to oversee accounts payable and improve financial processes. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge in the hospitality sector and a commitment to financial accuracy. Responsibilities include managing invoices, maintaining relationships with vendors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing accounts payable in a hospitality setting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire accounts payable process.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Financial accuracy

Process improvement

Vendor negotiation

Accounts payable management

Hospitality sector experience

Job description

Overview

Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC (A Concern of Unique Group) owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka & HANSA a premium residence is looking for a qualified and proactive Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Accounts & Finance to support and strengthen its Accounts & Finance department.

The ideal candidate should have sound knowledge and practical experience in the hospitality sector, along with a strong commitment to financial accuracy and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire accounts payable process
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Negotiate payment terms with vendors
• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports
• Implement and monitor internal controls over accounts payable
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Supervise and provide guidance to accounts payable staff
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes
• Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation
• Manage the accounts payable ledger and ensure accuracy of data
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations
• Handle escalated inquiries from vendors and internal staff
• Ensuring the cash flows adequately to allow business units to operate effectively
• Maintaining files of all contracts, insurance policies, tax reports, expenses, payroll, etc.
• Post daily payment received - cheques
• Post daily payment received in bank statement - credit card
• Post payment received by EFT/CC and so on
• Reconcile credit card account and investigate discrepancies
• Monitor balance of deposit accounts
• Assist to finance head during month, quarter and year end accounts closing circumstances

Qualifications

Ideal candidate should have sound knowledge and practical experience in the hospitality sector, along with a strong commitment to financial accuracy and process improvement.