Chief Accountant

Job Description

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of - a chance to define a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.In line with our plans for future growth, we have faith in our staff levels in keeping with our exceptional staff-to-guest ratios. We believe that attitude counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we craft an environment where they can flourish.Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways.Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza dedicates to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalized 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture personifies by its employees - people who share a single focus and encourage to offer phenomenal service.We seek the creative talents that are well-mannered, visionary, and passionate and having a deep understanding of the hospitality concept.We are currently looking for Chief Accountant who will direct the efforts, quality and timeliness of all aspects of the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general cashiering in accordance with local and corporate policies and procedures.People Functions :

• Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office.

• Comply with and enforce Four Seasons Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Plan, organize, lead and control different projects and activities within the finance team.

• Direct and supervise the efforts, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of Accounting Sections as directed by the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance.
• Assist with the development of the Finance Department staff to aid the future growth of the company.

Product Functions :

• Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual.
• Excellent understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals.
• Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily

• Excellent understanding of Black line system for Monthly Balance sheet submission in an accurate and timely manner.

• Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Safeguard the cash assets through monthly bank reconciliations, cash counts of all issued Banks, including general cashier, and reporting any discrepancies to the Assistant DOF or DOF.
• Prepare required backup or work papers in order to provide analysis and control over balance sheet and P&L accounts and to serve the purpose of internal and external audits including different types of tax inspections.
• Prepare, Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Finance or DOF in preparation of all budgets and forecasts.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.

Profit Functions :

• Ensure that income is properly recorded and an accurate and timely Daily Business Report is generated.
• Have the ability to direct the efforts, quality and timeliness of all aspects of the payroll, general ledger, accounts payable and general cashiering.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Finance in Forecasting/Budgeting and assist the Department Heads in producing their annual labor budgets

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Completed a university degree in accounting.
• 6 to 10 years of experience working in hotel operations and Accounting.
• Minimum 1 Year experience in a relevant role.
• Excellent Knowledge of Smart view application.
• Blackline System knowledge and awareness are recommended.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Computer Skills in addition to IScala and Opera Systems knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.

Since Fortune Magazine named Four Seasons Corporate in 1998 as one of the 100 best companies to work in. Have trouble searching for meaningful benefits? We would like to offer our employees competitive benefits:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Strong culture
• Best-in-industry training
• Luxury environment in magnificent locations worldwide
• Competitive salaries
• Complimentary stays at FS properties (based on availability), with discounted meals
• Dental and medical/disability/life insurance
• Retirement benefits/pension
• Employee service awards
• Annual employee party/social and sporting events
• Complimentary meals in dedicated employee restaurants

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons - visit us:http://jobs.fourseasons.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resortshttps://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobshttps://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobsWe look forward to receiving your application!

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