About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Peninsula London is seeking to hire an influential <strong>Assistant Director of Finance</strong> with a strong experience supervising and maintaining overall control of the accounting financial management systems.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers and commitment to our employees. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Key Accountabilities:</span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Is responsible for an efficient and effective day-to-day work routine and ensures a proper month-end closing with timely preparation of accurate financial statement reports.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ensures revenues are audited and posted daily.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Prepares the corporate tax returns and ensures payment is process in a timely manner. </span></span></li> <li class="Default" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Prepares all month-end entries. Reviews the results with Director of Finance investigating variances to budget.</span></span></li> <li class="Default" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assists in the preparation of special statistical reports which may be required by local management, government authorities and area office.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ensures that an organised, up-to-date system is maintained for all pertinent financial records.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assists the Heads of Departments in decision-making by providing relevant financial data.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hires, develops, motivates, supervises and coaches department employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision and values HSH.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">General Requirements:</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Degree in hospitality, business or accounting.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 3 years of professional experience acting in comparable capacity and role.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">3 years' experience in a management role with a strong inclination to selecting and nurturing talent and building culture.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strong knowledge in payroll, purchasing and accounting systems. </span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thorough knowledge in accounting control and financial management process.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Very strong analytical, financial and communication skills. Detailed-oriented and strong organisation.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience working within the United Kingdom and preopening of a luxury hotel is highly preferred.</span></span></li> </ul><style type="text/css">.responsive { width: 100%; max-width: 550px; height: auto; } </style> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><img class="responsive" src="https://performancemanager10.successfactors.com/doc/custom/hshmanagemD/PLN-benefits-Grade-A.gif"></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p>