Company Description

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur:-

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Job Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the overall financial management of the Hotel including financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development and maintenance of adequate internal accounting control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards .

Key Interactions

Internally

All department heads
Owner / Owner's representative

Externally

Government bodies
Accounting / Finance Association
Banks
Financial Agencies

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department
Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functions
Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies
Prepare annual reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses
Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts
Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements
Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives
Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues
Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
Conduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioning

Team Management

Interview, select and recruit direct reports
Identify and develop team members with potential
Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team
Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism
Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business
Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Other Responsibilities

Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

Ensure that both internal control as well as external expenditure must be properly recorded and handled with high integrity and honesty.

Profile

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance
Additional certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an advantage
Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance or accounting position or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity
High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of business acumen
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting reporting systems
Fully conversant in accounting principles and financial regulation standards

Competencies

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and customer contact skills
Results and service oriented with an eye for details
Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
A team player & builder
A motivator & self-starter
Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Qualifications

MBA Finance

Financial Controller