Cluster Finance Manager

Company Profile:

Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Meliá Hotels International is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and the largest hotel chain in Spain in both resort and city hotels. The company currently operates more than 350 hotels in 35 countries and 4 continents under its brands: Meliá, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, Innside by Meliá, TRYP by Wyndham, Sol Hotels and Club Meliá.

Mission of the Position:

Cluster Finance Manager of Shared Service Under general direction of the Director of Finance, at-will position assists in planning, organizing, and managing of activities and operations of the Shared Service; performs complex accounting and budgetary work, supervises personnel, and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions: (not inclusive of all of the responsibilities)

1. Oversee, maintain, and responsible for the operational activities of the Finance Department including general accounting

• Daily VAT, Sales Taxes, Levy Taxes verification
• Prepare and adjust journal entries
• Post monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals
• Research and correct account discrepancies

1. Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.

-     Bank Accounts Reconciliation

-     Laundry & Kitchen Expense Distribution

-     Payroll & Other Expenses Accruals

-     Amortization account 480 - Prepaid Expenses

1. Oversee, maintain, and responsible for the operational activities of the Finance Department including accounts payable

• Invoices Recording and Posting
• Creditor and Suppliers Payments
• Creditor and Suppliers Reconciliation
• Advanced Payments Control & Reconciliation

1. Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.

• Manage the process involved in the purchase order, along with reviewing all purchase requests for the purpose of proper documentation
• Weekly Food and Beverage Cost Details Reports
• Laundry Expense Control, Statistics, and Reporting
• Housekeeping Materials Expenses Control, Statistics, and Reporting

1. Establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of internal control systems in order to ensure accurate accounting records and for compliance with the requirements of Melia Hotels International Standards

• Balance Sheet Revisions
• P&L Revisions
• Cash Flow Elaboration and Revision
• Weekly Forecast Assistance

1. Plan and coordinate year-end closing, including annual audits and the preparation of Annual Financial Report;

• Audit all entries on a daily basis and check that the gross revenue report is accurate and is distributed on time.
• Check that the guest ledger and city ledger totals in OPERA balance with OPERA final report and the general ledger balance.
• Review and approve adjustments to accounts.

1. Assist with the preparation and administration of the operating budget and five-year capital improvement program budget

• Budget Process
• PAI
• Re Forecast
• Profitability Analysis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in SAP & Opera
• Expert in Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Deadline oriented
• Advance level of English required for both written and verbal communication, Spanish preferred.
• Availability for moderate travel.

Competencies:

Leadership, Service Orientation, Ability for interpersonal relations, proactivity for excellence, analytical thinking, planning and organization.

Education:

Bachelor in Business Administration

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of experience as Finance & Administration Shared Service or Finance &/or Administration Hotel.

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