Finance Manager

Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani+ is an uplifted extension of the Avani brand with Avani+ Fares being one of few within the brand and is the first such branded resort in the Maldives The resort will have 200 keys and multiple F&B outlets as well as Spa, Recreation Diving and Water Sports Facilities Avani teams pride themselves as Open-minded, Upbeat and Genuine. 

Job Description

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Avani+ Fares Maldives team members always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their Team Members. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

• Dealing honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers and financial partners. The long-term success of the Company depends upon establishing mutually beneficial relationships.
• Obtaining appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel and maintaining an awareness of local laws, rules and regulations.
• Providing safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records
• Monitor the invoice and collection process for business units under management by Minor International.
• Recruitment and evaluation of the Accounting Department’s staff, motivating and improving the employee’s attitude, discipline, sense of belonging, sense of responsibility and knowledge to maximize productivity and reduce staff turnover and to ensure that all sections of Accounting Department’s staff are functioning properly and efficiently including holding monthly communication meetings.
• Taking responsibility for the professional development of all Finance staff. This includes identifying training needs and supporting the release of staff to attend training.
• Taking Responsibility for month-end closing.
• Preparing monthly account reconciliations and taking actions accordingly.
• Preparing monthly invoices for other Minor Hotels, General Manager, Store and Shop rentals.
• Preparing all journal vouchers for month-end closing.
• Preparing monthly financial statements for distribution to Department Heads and Executives.
• Verifying various city ledger transactions before posting.
• Verifying payment requests, travel expenses, employee advances and petty cash prior to payment.
• Providing input to budget preparation and input, forecast reports and monthly reporting to corporate office.
• Controlling Officer checks allowance and providing OC & Entertainment Report.
• Surprise check inventory and house fund.
• Performing related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 10 years of financial systems and data management
• Experience with Project Management
• Data analytics experience
• Strong understanding of financial systems and processes, including ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and master data management tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify underlying trends and patterns.

Additional Information

• A dynamic work culture in the most beautiful environment
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package
• The opportunity to be part of our successful Brands in the Maldives
• Great career development and opportunities with Minor Hotels

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