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Assistant Financial Controller - London

Employer
Shangri-la
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
22 Mar 2018

Job Details

Assistant Financial Controller - Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London

Shangri-La Hotel in London is currently looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to join the team.

It takes a very special kind of person to work at Shangri-La: someone with an eye for detail and the skills to perform. Someone with an attitude to deliver and a passion to delight.

We are diverse, warm and caring but also demanding, dynamic and innovative.

As with every property in the group, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, will operate on a simple yet powerful philosophy of Shangri-La hospitality from warm, caring people.

The uniquely Asian view of service at this luxury hotel in London embodies the core values of respect, helpfulness, courtesy, sincerity and humility. These qualities have been the cornerstone of the Shangri-La success.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Financial Controller is responsible to ensure strong financial management and maintain robust controls within the Finance team and the hotel at large.

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the Hotel  
  • Comply with local and corporate timetables and policies.
  • Support the FD in managing the Hotels’ relationship with various stakeholders.
  • Ensure the month-end process is completed on time with all accounts reconciled and reviewed before closure.
  • Ensure the Balance Sheet is a fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the Hotel. Ensuring reconciliations are performed of all accounts and that all balances are explained in line with the company policies.
  • Liaise and co-operate with ‘Internal Auditors’. Ensure that an effective program of on Property Audit is in place and that corrective action is promptly taken where required. Use monthly control checklists and conduct interim self-audits as required.
  • Assist in the driving accountability for controls into the relevant departments to enable Finance to act as reviewer and advisor of best practice.
  • Assist in the continuous review and development of best practice Financial Accounting and Control procedures to maximise impact and efficiencies.
  • The Assistant Financial Controller must have a complete understanding all hotel operations and finances and maintain a good working relationship with other departments in the hotel.

Essential Requirements

  • ACA/ACCA or CIMA – Either qualified or studying towards qualification
  • Sun Financial Systems; Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Professional level of English
  • Relevant experience in a similar function.
  • Good understanding of hotel/restaurant business.

Desirable Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Finance Manager/Supervisor
  • Adaco
  • ADP

Persona Specification

  • Initiative and ability to work independently.
  • Enthusiasm.
  • Honesty & integrity.
  • Flexibility.
  • Commitment to complete all duties on time.
  • Commitment to professional values.
  • Business acumen

Our proposition to you

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an exciting array of benefits:

  • Shangri-La Staff Rates at our luxury properties worldwide
  • One paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Private Medical Scheme
  • Private Dental Scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • Discretionary Bonus scheme
  • Personal development via Shangri-La Academy and other external courses
  • Regular social celebrations
  • One free duty meal per shift
  • Laundering of your work attire free of charge
  • Discount in our F&B outlets
  • Shard Card (discounts at variety of businesses in the area)
  • Cycle to Work
  • Childcare Vouchers (if applicable )
  • Opportunity to grow and develop with Shangri-La, locally or worldwide
  • Many others…

…..to mention only a few!

We believe that with the right attitude, anything is possible at Shangri-La and we will invest heavily in your training, offering a variety of programmes for all levels!

If you wish to be considered for this role, please send us your CV!

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