About the job
- Support the Director of Finance in managing all aspects related to payroll processing and the organization’s accounting operations.
- Oversee and mentor the Accounting team and Payroll staff to ensure effective performance.
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and schedules for Novotel Kolkata.
- Guarantee the accuracy of all financial transactions and ensure timely recording of charges and credits across various accounts.
- Bring any issues affecting Novotel Kolkata's interests to the Management team's attention.
- Plan and prepare schedules for expense accounts as needed.
- Ensure that all Balance Sheet items are accounted for and reconciled with their respective subsidiary ledgers and/or schedules, clearing all Contra or Clearance accounts by month-end.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance in developing Annual Budgets to enhance organizational management.
- Foster seamless coordination and cooperation among hotel departments to maximize productivity, morale, and guest service.
- Address inquiries and resolve issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensure team training on all safety provisions is conducted effectively.
- Keep all personnel informed of departmental objectives and policies.
- Encourage team motivation and development to ensure efficient departmental functioning and promote teamwork.
- Identify optimal and cost-effective resource utilization and educate the team accordingly.
- Control and review the organization's accounting processes.
- Research and analyze the implications of changes in laws or government regulations on accounting policies and procedures.
- Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure timely and accurate financial data and reporting.
- Generate ad-hoc reports and analyses to support the Finance Controller's information needs.
- Record, classify, and summarize accounting transactions following the established standards.
- Act as the Finance Department representative in interactions with employees and external entities.
- Review and authorize all journal vouchers prepared by Cost Control, General Cashier, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Income Auditor.
- Serve on cross-functional teams as a Finance Department representative.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities through persuasion and motivation to achieve organizational goals, alongside honesty, integrity, ethical behavior, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness.
- Exhibit accountability and self-management skills.