Senior Accountant

Overall Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant occupies a critical, hands‑on role, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager or Controller. The position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the company's financial records, adhering to regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in the accounting function.

Competencies

• Financial Reporting: prepare accurate and timely internal and external financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Internal Controls & Audit: understand internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX) and prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Advanced Analytical & Problem‑Solving: investigate variances, detect anomalies, find root causes and provide actionable financial insights.
• Treasury & Cash Management Linkage: collaborate with Treasury on cash forecasting, manage bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and optimize working capital.
• Accounting Complexities: handle business combination accounting, purchase accounting, integration of acquired entities, and due diligence support.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Technical Accounting Mastery: deep understanding of accounting principles and ability to apply them to real‑world business scenarios.
• ERP Systems Proficiency: advanced proficiency with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, advanced functions).
• Analytical Prowess: excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail for handling complex data sets and finding discrepancies.
• Leadership & Time Management: proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and guide junior team members.
• Review work prepared by junior accounting staff (e.g., Accounts Payable/Receivable, Staff Accountants) to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience: Minimum 3–4 years of experience in a similar role at a comparable property with sizeable rooms and meeting spaces.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Hospitality