Description: Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Chief Accountant will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest, and owner expectations. The Chief Accountant is responsible for supervising and overseeing the accounts payable, receivable, ledger, credit, and all related areas.Main DutiesOperationalEnsures that each section of the Accounting and Finance Department is managed efficiently, maximising utilisation of technology.Reviews all Purchase Orders to ensure that the correct charts of account codes are used.Maintains and programs Master Keys for the hotel and ensures good working of the interfaces.Reviews reports compiled by Cost Auditor and liaises with the Materials Manager to ensure proper procedures and control of inventories.Safeguards all contracts, leases, insurance policies, and all legal and financial documents.Income AuditReviews and approves daily Income Journal (IJ).Reviews all spot checks such as cash counts conducted by income auditors.Reviews and approves General Cashiers Report ensuring that all receipts are intact and remitted to the bank promptly.Accounts PayableReviews invoice postings.Reviews weekly payment proposals and checks manuals for international payments.Checks and approves all Petty Cash claims/reimbursements.Approves travel agent commissions via Onyx.Approves all IOUs and liaises with the general cashier to ensure timely clearance.Ensures that the AP ledger is clear.Ensures all foreign remittance for supply of goods is timely.Accounts Receivable/CreditReviews that AR is clear.Participates in monthly credit meetings.Approves all rebates, write-offs, and transfers.Reviews daily In-house Guest Credit and deposit ledgers.General AccountingPrepares month-end Journal Vouchers.Reviews all Balance Sheet accounts ensuring schedules are prepared on time and accurately.Participates in the reviews of the financial results after closing.Finance Management SupportAssists the Director of Finance in monthly financial reporting and analysis.Assists in compiling budgets and forecasts and supports Department Heads with historical data or support details.Assists with the preparation of special statistical reports required by local management or the Area Office.Handles all problems of the accounting office except those referred to the Director of Finance.Customer ServiceSupports the hotel's focus on service excellence by training and assisting other departments.Ensures that Finance personnel provide professional, courteous, and caring service to other employees (internal customers) and visitors to the division.Handles all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, ensuring problems are resolved satisfactorily.
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