Summary
The Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting & Finance function by ensuring accurate financial recording, cash management, audits, compliance, reporting, and internal controls while maintaining Hyatt service standards and operational efficiency.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions and account records.
- Process daily revenue transfers from POS systems to Scala.
- Enter daily statistics, collections, direct debits, and journal entries into the General Ledger.
- Run and review daily bank statements for both hotels.
- Prepare General Cashier's Daily Reports and maintain financial records.
- Monitor and maintain credit card transaction records and reconciliations.
Cash Management & Banking
- Collect and verify Front Office and F&B cash remittances with a witness.
- Count and balance cash, cheques, and house bank funds.
- Prepare and process daily bank deposits.
- Ensure all cash collections are deposited intact and on time.
- Follow up on outstanding bank drafts and clearing transactions.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Conduct operational audits and random checks on discounted transactions.
- Verify compliance with petty cash policies and approval procedures.
- Support continuous improvement of internal controls and financial processes.
- Assist in maintaining accurate house funds and contractor records.
Accounts Payable & Fixed Assets
- Ensure invoices are scanned and submitted to Cluster Finance promptly.
- Resolve finance-related discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues.
- Maintain records for FF&E, fixed assets, operating equipment, and special projects.
Inventory & Asset Management
- Ensure monthly and biannual physical inventories are conducted.
- Safeguard contracts, leases, insurance policies, and legal/financial documents.
- Support management of hotel licenses and regulatory requirements.
Credit & Collections
- Administer hotel credit and collection procedures.
- Handle supplier, guest, and employee financial inquiries professionally.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain organized filing systems for both physical and electronic documents.
- Handle correspondence, emails, telephone inquiries, and departmental communications.
- Assist with Capital Expenditure Authorization Requests and policy documentation.
- Support hotel-wide finance projects and assignments from the Director of Finance.
Compliance & Professional Standards
- Adhere to Hyatt policies, accounting procedures, and local regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
- Comply with health, safety, hygiene, and fire regulations.
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, and excellent customer service at all times.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA) is an advantage.
- 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger, cash management, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems Scala knowledge is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of audit procedures, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Commitment to professional standards and excellent customer service.
