General Accountant

Company Description

Raffles Seychelles, part of the esteemed Raffles Hotels & Resorts, boasts 20 ultra-luxury properties worldwide, some featuring exclusive branded residences. In 2023-24, four new Raffles hotels will be unveiled. The brand, named after Sir Stamford Raffles, exudes elegant British charm while catering to the modern lifestyles of well-travelled guests. With warm, personalized service and iconic Raffles Butlers, we offer an atmosphere of generosity.

Our hotels are not just accommodations; they are art museums, culinary hubs with renowned chefs, and pioneers in next-gen wellness experiences. We prioritize cultural and natural heritage preservation, employing experts within our properties. At Raffles, guests transform into friends and eventually become family. It's a place to celebrate, explore, exchange ideas, and discover a new dimension of luxury that resonates with emotions as gracefully as the Raffles name itself.

Job Description

Position:            General Accountant

Department:   Finance

• Reports to:       Finance Manager

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Purpose Of Position

To safeguard the financial integrity and stability of the hotel and minimize any exposure to potential risks. To supervise and aid the accounting staff with the daily activities. To serve as a point of contact for other department managers.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for behaving in a professional and harmonious manner and following the Raffles Seychelles code of conduct.
• Responsible for understanding and having a working knowledge of all areas in accounting and being able to assist or cover a position if needed.
• Responsible for assisting in maintaining the internal controls in all areas.
• Responsible for ensuring that the accounting staff understands all their duties as well as Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for supervising and guiding the accounting staff. Distribute tasks as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily accounting tasks are accurate and on time.
• Responsible in assisting during the month-end closing preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for assisting other managers with arising queries as well as providing them with reports needed for the operation.
• Responsible for assisting with cashflow, forecasting and budgeting.
• Responsible for hiring, motivating, counseling, coaching, evaluating, scheduling, etc, of the Accounting staff.
• Responsible for performing any additional duties assigned by the Finance Manager and assisting in other areas of Finance as needed.
• Responsible for communicating with the Finance Manager on any discrepancies or other potential problems.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Personal Attributes

• Pleasant personality
• Neat appearance
• Display initiative
• Team player
• Customer/people oriented
• Pro-active and requires minimum supervision
• Oral and written fluency in English
• Flexible and adaptable to different working locations

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting

Experience

• Minimum of 2- 3 years relevant experience with at least 2 years in a similar capacity in a Hotel
• Advance level in using Sun System, Micros/Symphony, Fidelio Materials Control (FMC) and Opera (PMS)