About this role
The Chief Accountant oversees daily hotel financial operations, general ledger management, and financial reporting. This role ensures strict compliance with hospitality accounting standards, manages the accounting team, and assists the Controller in cash flow management, internal audits, and budget preparation. General Ledger & Financial Reporting: Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and compile monthly financial statements in compliance with USALI. Accounts & Cash Flow Management: Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, and General Cashiering to optimize working capital and daily cash flow. Taxation & Compliance: Prepare local tax filings (VAT, sales tax, corporate tax, payroll taxes) and ensure full compliance with regional financial regulations and statutory audits. Internal Controls & Auditing: Enforce internal financial controls, monitor hotel revenue capture, verify daily income audits, and flag budget variances. Team Leadership & Payroll: Lead and mentor the accounting staff, review monthly payroll processing, and coordinate with operational department heads on finance-related queries.