CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Main purpose:
The Chief Accountant ensures that all accounting policies and procedures are followed.
He/she is responsible for the day-to-day running of the department and all relevant accounting functions.
Reports to: Hotel Controller.

Main duties & responsibilities:
• Excellent knowledge in general accounting as well as in receivables, payables, payroll, income audit, cashiering, stores, purchasing and cost control;
• Assist the Hotel Controller with all accounting operations: P&L month-end process, balance sheet reconciliation, BS month-end process, CF month-end process, budgeting, forecasting, capex, etc.;
• Implementation and maintenance of local accounting procedures as required by local and federal regulations and in accordance with Rocco Forte Policies & Procedures;
• Perform financial analysis and reporting to Hotel Controller;
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries;
• Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines;
• Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements;
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions;
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues, determine budget variances, and report the same to HC;
• Respond to accounting queries in a time manner;
• Provide guidance to other Accountants and Purchasing team when needed;
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts;
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations;
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations;
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

We offer:
• Fixed-term (1 year) contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo.
• Learning & development activities and career opportunities.
• Opportunity to stay in one of our hotels at a reduced rate (35€ per night) upon reaching 6 working months. You will also be entitled to 50% discount at bars and restaurants of the Company and 20% discount on wellness treatments at our Spa and on products "Irene Forte".
• Staff celebrations.

Competencies required:
• Managing Team Performance: Sets high standards for oneself and Team Members, provides guidance, development and takes corrective action in order to achieve consistently high levels of service.
• Personal Effectiveness: Adapts interpersonal style and skills so that high quality results are achieved. Modifies behaviour to accommodate for certain individuals, situations and different tasks.
• Personal and team development: Seeks opportunities to learn and to develop themselves and others in order to add value to the performance of the department and hotel.
• Business awareness: Understands the direct connection between day-to-day service delivery and how it impacts departmental, hotel and company success.
• Service excellence: Delivers service standards, which consistently exceed guest expectations.
• Technically skilled: Demonstrates and understands job requirements and displays the technical skills and knowledge required to perform job well and in line with the departmental SOPs.

Other requirements:
• Excellent command of Italian and English, both spoken and written;
• Previous experience in the same role or junior position for at least 3 years;
• Preferable degree in business administration or hotel management;
• Preferable evidence of self-development through specialized courses, conferences/workshops;
• Knowledge of Accounting Management software;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel).
• Preferred knowledge of Navision BC, Opera cloud, Online POs software.

Please apply forwarding your CV with full details and enclose the approval to process the personal data according to local privacy laws and standards (d.lgs. 196/03).