Financial Controller - Hotel

About the role

The Financial Controller safeguards the hotel's assets and financial resources so that they are used to maximise operating results. The role works closely with the executive team to run the hotel profitably and within legal and corporate guidelines, keeping revenues and costs under control and helping meet hotel objectives.

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, and review the cash position to optimise fund use.
• Prepare and submit an accurate monthly forecast and report, and keep 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 act on auditor recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field, or CPA/ACA/ACCA or MBA (Financial).
• 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.
• Knowledge of hotel accounting, PCI DSS and local tax regulations; experience in reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Alignment with Kempinski core values: people-oriented, entrepreneurial, straightforward, responsible, analytical, flexible and reliable.

Required skills

• High comfort with Microsoft Office.
• Accounting software experience is a plus.