Assistant Director of Finance - Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international hotel chain seeks an Assistant Controller in Johannesburg to manage the Accounting Office's operations. This role involves financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting and at least two years of management experience in finance. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• 4-years bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting or related major.
• At least 2 years in a management position in finance.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Office.
• Oversee audit processes and ensure compliance.
• Provide financial information and guidance to executives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audit and control

Cash control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting

Tools

Datastage

Apache Tomcat

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting budgeting / forecasting audit and control asset and liability reconciliation working capital and cash control.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 4-years bachelors degree in Finance & Accounting or related major
• At least 2 years of experience in a management position in finance.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Management of Accounting Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial / business decision making; demonstrates honesty / integrity; leads by example.
• Oversees internal external and regulatory audit processes.
• Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives communicate expectations and recognize performance.
• Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
• Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with employees.
• Provides excellent leadership (e.g. differentiates top performers fosters teamwork and encourages work / life balance).
• Ensures employees establish and maintain open collaborative relationships within their team.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process providing feedback as needed.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Utilizes an open door policy.
• Solicits employee feedback.

Managing Projects and Policies

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports presentations etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Compiles codes categorizes calculates tabulates audits or verifies information or data.
• Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e. costs are properly matched to revenue costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
• Reconciles balance sheet.
• Ensures tax rates used for sales / use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and / or accrued.
• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
• Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
• Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.
• Ensures property permits licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.
• Leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues products systems and processes.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program write software set up functions enter data or process information.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws regulations or standards.
• Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making.

Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others

• Informs and / or updates the executives the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner.
• Attends critique meetings to review information with management team.
• Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating / financial issues.
• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Provides information to supervisors co-workers and subordinates by telephone in written form e-mail or in person.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals budget goals team goals etc.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish your work.
• Monitors all taxes that apply ensuring that taxes are current collected and / or accrued.
• Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets improve operations and profitability and manage business risks.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

• Adaptability - Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace.
• Communication - Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensure understanding.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Models and coaches others on breaking complex issues into manageable parts identifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions and involving and gaining agreement from others when making key decisions.
• Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

Managing Execution

• Building and Contributing to Teams - Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
• Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and / or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates focuses and monitors the efforts of self and / or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
• Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and / or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements for self and / or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.

Building Relationships

• Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness trust and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
• Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the companys service standards.
• Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles abilities motivations and / or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

• Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of team assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and / or support the goals of an organizational unit.
• Talent Management - Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

• Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and / or others.
• Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach team business and administrative challenges.
• Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges
• Auditing and Reconciliation - The ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in financial data and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A / R AP Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.
• General Finance and Accounting - The ability to perform bookkeeping procedures proficiently use financial systems technology and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish Cash flow statements and cash flow forecast with a good understanding the financials flows and the working capital needs.
• Analysis - The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.
• Accounting Knowledge - Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures. This includes general accounting and financial reporting auditing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Auditing Skills - The ability to perform auditing procedures including the ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes including knowledge of subledger reconciliation and controls.

Basic Competencies

• Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g. personal computers word processing software Internet browsers etc.).
• Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add subtract multiply or divide quickly correctly and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
• Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Datastage,Customer Service,Apache Tomcat,Information Technology Sales,Inventory Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1