We have a great opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Professionals to join our 5* Savoy Seychelles Resort and SPA as a Financial Controller.

!! Please pay attention: permanent location on Seychelles Islands !!

Savoy Seychelles Resort & SPA was newly built from the ground up in 2014. The Resort offers 165 spacious guest rooms and suites ranging from 51 up to 270 square meters, several restaurants and bars, Banqueting area, a modern SPA & fitness center with Russian sauna, a tennis court and as well as the largest swimming pool in Seychelles with an area of 700 square meters.

Savoy Seychelles Resort & SPA is located on the northwest coast of Mahe, the largest island of the archipelago, on the famous Beau Vallon beach, which stretches for several kilometers along the Beau Vallon bay.

Strategic Intent

It is the mission and intent of this position that the Team-member will support the Director of Finance in managing & analyzing all Finance and related decisions for the Hotel. This individual will present suggestions for business improvements and meaningful solutions to Finance issues, as they occur.

Scope of Position

This position provides continuous leadership and guidance in all matters relating to t the financial operation of the Hotel by: providing accurate and timely financial reports to assist management decision making processes, maintaining acceptable internal control procedures designed to safeguard owners/investors assets, ensures compliance with all Local law regulations. Additional responsibilities include: staffing, training, scheduling of employees; planning organizing, directing and coordinating all department activities to ensure efficient financial operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the Accounting department activities to ensure optimal efficiency and performance of department;

• Supervises preparation all financial reports, ledger reviews and forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution of operational information necessary to assist management in decision-making and budget preparation processes;

• Compiles financial data related to operations, investigate and critique variances from expectations to determine cause and recommend appropriate management response to insure attainment of Hotel financial objectives

• Represents Director of Finance in his/her absence;

• Performs General Ledger Review;

• Coordinates month end closing, review and approve all required journal entries, performs analytical reviews of Financial Statements and explains any variances from Budget;

• Responsible for Financial Reporting to Hotel Management;

• Coordinates annual internal/external audit processes;

• Maintains Hotel’s Depreciation & Fixed Asset Schedules;

• Performs all duties of Cash Management for Property;

• Monitors departmental internal controls and creates and implements Operating procedures as necessary;

• Performs special projects to meet corporate needs on an ongoing basis;

• Ensures Compliance with Applicable Tax Laws; Supervises preparation and review of tax & governmental reports and ensures any payment of monies required on a timely basis;

• Assists Director of Finance in the budgeting & forecasting processes;

• Reviews the reconciliation of: bank accounts, balance sheets and fixed asset accounting operations;

• Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same;

• Ensures proper, timely payment of fees for licenses, permits, regulatory contracts and insurance policies;

• Directs cash management activities to ensure the proper use and timely availability of funds;

• Approves, as needed, purchase orders, invoices, payroll submittals, manual checks, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, month end journal entries, bad debt write off’s and inter and intra-company billing;

• Provides supporting documentation for audits, by keeping up-to-date with IFRS and audit requirements;

• Researches and recommends programs, policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounts payable function, including new software, and internal controls.

Skills requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Financial Management/Economical/Accounting;

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar field (preferably in Hospitality industry, in 5* properties);

• English and Russian languages – fluent (verbal and written).

Conditions

• Official employment contract for 1 year with opportunity to renew;

• Salary (payment in EURO);

• Relocation package including return ticket;

• Accommodation;

• Meals;

• Medical support during the whole stay on Seychelles Islands;

• SIM-card;

• International Team