Financial Controller - Hotel

About the role

Kempinski is looking for a Financial Controller to safeguard the hotel's assets and financial resources and make sure they are used to maximise operating results. The role works closely with the executive team so that the hotel runs profitably and within legal and corporate guidelines, while maintaining control over revenues and costs.

Key responsibilities

• Follow and understand all Kempinski policies and procedures and the terms of the Management Agreement.
• Support, mentor and develop the finance staff.
• Develop the annual business plan with the General Manager and Executive Committee.
• Conduct monthly P&L meetings and review and sign monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor and control revenues and expenses, review the cash position and prepare accurate monthly forecasts and financial reports.
• Keep all contracts, leases, licences, insurance policies and other legal and financial documents safe.
• Search for new business opportunities, maintain good relations with hotel owners and external partners, and liaise with auditors on their recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field, or CPA/ACA/ACCA or MBA (Finance).
• 3+ years as a financial controller, preferably in a 5-star hotel chain.
• Excellent spoken and written Turkish and English.
• Ability to work independently, handle pressure and build effective working relationships with staff and clients.
• Identifies with Kempinski's core values: people-oriented, entrepreneurial, straightforward, business acumen, responsible, team player, analytical, flexible, tolerant and reliable.

Required skills

• High comfort with Microsoft Office; accounting software experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP, PCI DSS and local regulations and taxation.
• In-depth knowledge of hotel accounting and operations, and experience in reporting, forecasting and budgeting.