Assistant Financial Controller

ROCCO FORTE HOTELS

VILLA IGIEA

Palermo

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Main purpose:

As Assistant Financial Controller you will ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the department and all relevant accounting functions. The position requires close collaboration with the Financial Controller to ensure procedures are understood and adhered to within the department and the hotel.

Reports to: Financial Controller.

Main duties & responsibilities:

·        Excellent knowledge in general accounting as well as in receivables, payables, payroll, income audit, cashiering, stores, purchasing and cost control;

·        Manage all finance and accounting operations: P&L month-end process, balance sheet reconciliation, BS month-end process, CF month-end process, budgeting, forecasting, capex, etc.

·        Supervise the HR administration and monthly payroll;

·        Implementation and maintenance of local accounting procedures as required by local and federal regulations and in accordance with Rocco Forte Policies & Procedures;

·        Performs/directs regular inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with the required procedures;

·        Responsible for selection and development of team members, monitoring performance and providing feedback and setting relevant development objectives to each one of them;

·        Responsible for leading the department in order to reach financial, quality and people objectives. Daily cooperation with HODs to maximise the financial efficiency of the property;

·        Maintain relations with hotel’s internal and external auditors and ensure that action is taken according to auditors’ recommendations.

We offer:

·        Permanent contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo.

·        Learning & development activities and career opportunities.

·        Opportunity to stay in one of our hotels at a reduced rate (35€ per night) upon reaching 6 working months. You will also be entitled to 50% discount at bars and restaurants of the Company and 20% discount on wellness treatments at our Spa and on products "Irene Forte".

·        Staff celebrations.

Competencies required:

• Managing Team Performance: Sets high standards for oneself and Team Members, provides guidance, development and takes corrective action in order to achieve consistently high levels of service.

• Personal Effectiveness: Adapts interpersonal style and skills so that high quality results are achieved. Modifies behaviour to accommodate for certain individuals, situations and different tasks.

• Personal and team development: Seeks opportunities to learn and to develop themselves and others in order to add value to the performance of the department and hotel. • Business awareness: Understands the direct connection between day-to-day service delivery and how it impacts departmental, hotel and company success.

• Service excellence: Delivers service standards, which consistently exceed guest expectations.

• Technically skilled: Demonstrates and understands job requirements and displays the technical skills and knowledge required to perform job well and in line with the departmental SOPs.

Other requirements:

·        Excellent command of Italian and English, both spoken and written.

·        Previous experience in the same position;

·        Preferable degree in business administration or hotel management

·        Preferable evidence of self-development through specialized courses, conferences/workshops

·        Knowledge of Accounting Management software such as Navision, knowledge of payroll software is a plus.

·        Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel).

Workplace: Villa Igiea, Via Salita Belmonte 43, 90142 - Palermo (PA).

 Please apply forwarding your CV with full details and enclose the approval to process the personal data according to local privacy laws and standards (d.lgs. 196/03).