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Chief Accountant
- Pamplemousses
- Rs 51,000 – Rs 75,000
- Posted May 11, 2026
- Closing 10/06/2026
- Tourism / Travel
- Chief Accountant
- Accounting Manager
- Hotel Accountant
- Accounting Specialist
Job Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate all subordinate accounting staff to ensure
all day-to-day transactions are completed on time and verified for
management review.
- To ensure that the daily report is produced accurately and on time,
and reconciles with the Guest Ledger Debit Report.
- To prepare all accounting and statistical information, including
variance analysis, for the monthly Profit & Loss management reports.
- To ensure that all accruals and prepayments are accurate and
supported with complete backup documentation on a monthly basis.
- To provide accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet control
accounts with complete supporting documentation for the Controller’s
monthly review.
- To assist in the preparation of the hotel’s annual budget and
subsequent forecasting by providing data, statistics, and supporting
materials as required by Department Heads.
- To ensure that month-end closing is completed accurately and that
reports are generated within nine working days of month-end.
- Conduct periodic surprise counts on all cash floats within the
hotel.
- Assist the Financial Controller in producing accurate month-end
accounts, including comparisons to forecasts and previous periods.
- Monitor monthly departmental expenditures and advise the Controller
in the event that any department or area is overspending.
- To advise the Controller in the event of any bad debts or
non-approved credit matters.
- To ensure that purchasing and petty cash procedures comply with
hotel policies.
- Manage all phases of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and
departmental budgeting.
- Verify recorded transactions and report any irregularities to
management.
- Review the Accounts Receivable (A/R) ageing reports on a daily
basis.
- Monitor and control all property inventories to ensure appropriate
stock levels without negatively impacting property cash flows.
- Maintain files of all contracts, insurance policies, tax reports,
expenses, payroll records, and related documentation.
- Review postings, payments, revenue, and guest balance reports on a
daily basis.
- Maintain efficient administration within the department by
preparing and submitting operational reports on time.
- Ensure employees are selected, trained, evaluated, and rewarded in
accordance with established employee management systems.
- Coach, counsel, discipline, and develop subordinate employees to
support performance improvement and professional growth.
Years
of Related Experience
- 3 to 4
years demonstrated accounting experience, preferably in a hospitality or
food and beverage environment and quality with a background that includes
forecasting and budgeting.
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in accounting
- ACCA
Final Level in process
- Internal
audit experience and Qualified Accountant is an advantage
Essential Job Skills
- Good
local and English language skills
- Strong
organizational skills
- Ability
to lead, motivate and develop a team of individuals
- Good
knowledge of Financial System
- Detailed
knowledge of working practices of Accounts
- Strong
administrative skills
- Reasonable
knowledge of computer systems
- Ability
to cope with pressure
Desirable Job Skills
- Detailed
knowledge of computer systems
- Proven
track record in hotel of similar standard in similar capacity