Resort Finance Controller - Profitability & Controls

Kandaya Resort; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kandaya Resort in Cebu City seeks a hands-on Financial Controller to lead finance and accounting operations for a five-star luxury resort. You will oversee reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls while collaborating with the General Manager and ownership.

The role requires at least 5 years of accounting and financial management experience in hotels or resorts, knowledge of USALI, and strong Excel and hotel systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting and finance experience, preferably within hotels or resorts.
• Previous supervisory or financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial operations, budgeting and cost control.
• Familiarity with Philippine taxation and BIR compliance.
• Proficiency in Excel, accounting software and hotel financial systems.
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.
• CPA qualification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of USALI

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports.
• Present financial performance, budget variances and recommendations to management and ownership.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyse occupancy, room rates, revenue and profitability trends.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to improve performance.
• Monitor food and beverage costs, payroll, utilities, purchasing and operating expenses.
• Identify unnecessary expenditure and implement cost-saving measures.
• Review departmental profitability and operating efficiency.
• Ensure cost reductions do not compromise five-star service standards.
• Analyse revenue from rooms, restaurants and other resort activities.
• Monitor OTA commissions, booking costs and promotional expenses.
• Evaluate profitability across direct bookings and third-party channels.
• Work with management to improve revenue and operating margins.
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversee purchasing procedures, supplier payments and inventory controls.
• Ensure proper financial authorisation and accountability.
• Investigate discrepancies and minimise financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine taxation, BIR requirements and accounting standards.
• Coordinate audits and maintain accurate financial records.
• Supervise and develop the Finance and Accounting team.
• Work closely with department heads to improve financial discipline.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Hotel financial systems

USALI knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or related field

CPA qualification is an advantage

Tools

Accounting software

Hotel financial systems

Job description

Kandaya Resort in Cebu City seeks a hands-on Financial Controller to lead finance and accounting operations for a five-star luxury resort. You will oversee reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls while collaborating with the General Manager and ownership.

The role requires at least 5 years of accounting and financial management experience in hotels or resorts, knowledge of USALI, and strong Excel and hotel systems.