The General Accountant ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, manages audits, tax and government reporting, and maintains the general ledger. He/she also performs bank reconciliations, cash and inventory reviews, and supports budgeting and financial forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that the information presented in all reports is accurate and reflects actual business and financial transactions.
* Ensure that all reports are prepared in a timely manner, meeting established deadlines and quality standards.
* Conduct periodic cash reviews and assist in surprise audits of the hotel's cash fund.
* Assist in conducting surprise inventory inspections, in addition to month-end inventory counts performed by the Cost department.
* Prepare and maintain all required documentation for audits and comply with fiscal requirements.
* Provide assistance during the audit process (internal and external).
* Manage and coordinate tax filing and government reporting procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
* Maintain the General Ledger up to date with accurate accounting entries.
* Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts at the end of each month, ensuring accuracy and correctness.
* Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations with online bank statements.
* Prepare assigned monthly accounting entries and perform distribution of expenses between departments.
* Support in the budgeting and financial projection of the different departments.
* Maintain the hotel's up-to-date fixed asset register.
* Have a thorough knowledge of accounting functions and the ability to monitor, correct and demonstrate procedures to hotel quality standards.
* Ensure that all files and reports are properly organised and filed for future reference.
* Participate in conducting quarterly, semi-annual and annual inventories of operating equipment and materials.
* Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Finance Director and Finance Manager.
Minimum Requirements
* University degree in hospitality, business administration or related field.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry.
* Fluency in Spanish; English highly valuable.
* Responsibility for managing financial issues, solving complex problems and making effective decisions.
* Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
* Candidate must be a citizen of the European Union or possess a valid work permit for Spain.
What is in it for you:
* Competitive Salary and Benefits.
* Discounted hotel rooms and food and beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
* We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
* Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Fairmont La Hacienda will offer guests one of the most exclusive resorts in southern Spain.
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