.Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Chef 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 to supervise and oversee 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 to keep good working of the interfaces.Review the reports compiled by Cost Auditor and liaise with the Materials Manager to ensure proper procedures and control of inventories.Keep and to safeguard all contracts, leases insurance policies and all legal and financial documents.Income AuditReview and approve daily IJ (income Journal).Reviews all spot checks such as cash counts, conducted by the income auditors.Reviews and approves General Cashiers Report ensuring that all receipts are intact and remitted to the bank promptly.Accounts PayableReview weekly payment proposal and check manuals international payments.Checks and approves all Petty Cash claims/reimbursements.Approves travel agent commissions via Onyx.Approves all IOUs and liaise with the general cashier to ensure that they are cleared on time.Ensures that AP ledger is clear.Ensure all Foreign remittance for supply of goods or otherwise on time.Accounts Receivable/CreditReview AR is clear.Participate during monthly credit meetings.Approves all rebates, write offs and transfers.Reviews the daily In-house Guest Credit and deposit ledgers.General AccountingPrepare month end all Journal Vouchers.Reviews all Balance Sheet accounts ensuring schedules are prepared on time and accurately.Participate in the reviews the financial results after closing.Finance Management SupportAssists the Director of Finance in monthly financial reporting and analysis.Assists the Director of Finance in compiling budgets and forecasts and assists Department Heads by providing historical data or support details.Assists with the preparation of special statistical reports which local management or the Area Office may require.Handles all problems of the accounting office with the exception of those that have been 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 the appropriate level of professional, courteous and caring service to other employees (internal customers) and other visitors to the division
