Hotel Financial Controller / Chief Accountant

Swiss-Belhotel International; Indonesia; Hybrid; IDR 360,000,000 - 480,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Employee Discounts

Training & Professional Development

Free Lunch or Snacks

Medical & Health Insurance

Work From Office (WFO)

Finance

Department Head/Manager

+6 other locations

Job summary

Swiss-Belhotel International is seeking a Hotel Financial Controller / Chief Accountant to lead all accounting and finance functions for the property. You will manage budgeting, reporting, and cash flow, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and SBI standards.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and fluency in English to interact with regional and corporate teams. Experience with financial systems and hotel accounting is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative in finance leadership.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking for hotel finances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and staff development skills.
• Solid financial management and budgeting knowledge.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-department projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Fluent in English with clear written and spoken skills.
• Solid understanding of the Uniform System of Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and finance functions for the hotel.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and GAAP, taxes, and licenses.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and financial targets.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for SBI, GM, and owners.
• Analyze performance to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Maintain complete ledgers, journals, and confidential records.
• Manage banking, overdrafts, and time deposits.
• Oversee A/P and A/R processes and hotel audits.
• Lead budgeting with GM and department heads.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Plan succession, training, and professional development.
• Conduct performance appraisals and recruitment for division staff.
• Coordinate with regional/corporate teams on finance matters.
• Ensure maintenance of policies, procedures, and operating manuals.

Skills

Self-motivated

Innovative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Coaching & counselling

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Attention to detail

Project leadership

Multi-tasking

Computer literate

Fluent in English

Uniform System of Accounts

Tools

Word

Excel

PPT

Job description

Hotel Financial Controller / Chief Accountant

Job Description

MAJOR FUNCTION

• Responsible for ensuring the financial stability and profitability of the Hotel by overseeing all accounting functions including, but not limited to, compliance, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash, payroll and purchasing procedures

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and oversee all functions of the Finance Division.
• Ensure Hotel finances are managed according to local legislation, policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure all compliance issues are adhered to with regard to taxes, licensing, customs,registrations, and insurance.
• Oversee the development of annual budgets and targets for the Hotel.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and statements as required for SBI, General Manager and owner.
• Analyze financial reports regularly to ensure business profitability is in line with business goals, cash flows are appropriate for business needs, and to highlight discrepancies, financial risks and opportunities.
• Use various financial management and revenue management skills to analyze performance results to identify profitability shortfalls or opportunities to increase revenues, reduce costs, improve overall profitability and meet budget goals.
• Maintain complete and current ledgers, journals, and other accounting records with utmost confidentiality.
• Oversee all banking arrangements including drawing down overdrafts and placing funds in time deposits.
• Oversee all A/P and A/R arrangements to ensure bills are paid timely and accurately and revenues are received to manage the cash flow statement. Oversee the auditing of all Hotel accounts, records and transactions.
• Oversee the budgeting process for the Hotel with the General Manager and other Division and/or Department Heads.
• Manage the reserve for replacements and oversees capital expenditure plans for the Hotel with the General Manager.
• Establish, implement and oversee all aspects of purchasing, receiving and inventory practices.
• Review all unbudgeted Hotel expenditures and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Review and negotiate tender documents and vendor contracts as necessary.
• Obtain information and knowledge to keep abreast of industry practice, technological and advancement, new methods, equipment and materials.
• Make recommendations to the General Manager and Corporate Head Office regarding opportunities for improvements in accounting procedures and internal control.
• Provide financial and accounting advice, direction and leadership to other Managers and Supervisors so they understand financial objectives and practice good financial management skills.
• Provide on-going communication to all areas within your division regarding policies, programmed and procedures.
• Ensure all operating procedures are properly implemented within your division.
• Review and modify operating manuals within your division as required.
• Ensure the best candidates fill vacancies by participating in the recruitment process of Employees under your supervision.
• Develop and constantly review the succession plan within your division and develop cross training and professional development programmes for the advancement of potential Supervisors and Managers.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals for Employees to assess employment eligibility during their probation period, and opportunities for development throughout their career with the Hotel and SBI.
• Identify training opportunities and ensure training objectives are met in areas under your supervision.
• Address issues with regard to Employee misconduct and disciplinary action as per HR procedures.
• Manage the schedule for Employees in your division to ensure proper coverage to meet business needs.
• Review payroll costs for your division and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Attend and coordinate regular meetings including management and departmental meetings for areas under your supervision.
• Coordinate functions and activities with regional, divisional and corporate staff as appropriate.
• Monitor the condition of facilities and make recommendations on maintenance repairs or renovations and refurbishments requiring capital expenditure budgets to ensure an updated look and feel for the Hotel.
• Maintain a complete understanding of the Employee Handbook and adhere to regulations contained therein.
• Maintain a complete understanding of the Hotel’s policy relating to fire, safety and health, and ensure all precautions are taken to safeguard against incidents for areas under your supervision.
• Perform other assignments to meet business needs as directed by your superiors.

Requirements

• Self-motivated.
• Innovative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching and counselling skills.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Strong financial management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to organise and lead complex projects.
• Able to multi-task and prioritise tasks consistent with business objectives.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, PPT, and industry related software desired.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Strong comprehension of the Uniform SystemofAccounts.

Perks and Benefits

• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Training & Professional Development
• Free Lunch or Snacks
• Medical & Health Insurance
• Work From Office (WFO)
• Finance
• Department Head/Manager
• +6 other locations