Financial Controller Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg at Radisson Hotel Group

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

• Ensures the smooth running of the accounting department, exerting diligent financial process control and ensuring efficiency and resilience to growth
• Works proactively to improve guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to enquiries
• Develops and implements business strategies where objectives are communicated, performance is measured accurately and reported upon to support strategic decisions to enable delivery
• Leads and manages the accounting team, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance within the department
• Prepares and is responsible for the hotel budget and profit & loss performance, ensuring that all accounting functions and disciplines are controlled, audited and developed
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with all key stakeholders
• Reviews and scrutinizes business performance, objectives and standard accounting practices, providing recommendations that will drive financial performance and provide added value
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing followup as required

Requirements of the Financial Controller:

• Proven experience in accounting with strong problemsolving capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills with a handson approach and leadbyexample work style
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms
• Strong communication skills