Senior Accountant - Protea Hotel by Marriott Sea Point

Job description

JOB SUMMARY 

Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes.  Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

·  4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; minimum 3 years work experience in a similar role, hospitality experience will be advantageous.

OR

·  2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years experience in finance and accounting or related professional area. Hospitality experience will be advantageous.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies 

·  Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
·  Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
·  Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.
·  Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
·  Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
·  Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
·  Balances credit card ledgers.
·  Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

·  Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
·  Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
·  Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
·  Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
·  Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
·  Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
·  Completes period end function each period.
·  Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge 

·  Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
·  Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.
·  Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.
·  Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures.
·  Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.
·  Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
·  Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
·  Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Leading Accounting Teams 

·  Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
·  Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive.
·  Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks.
·  Provides an "open door policy" and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.
·  Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.
·  Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

·  Supports the development, mentoring and training of employees.
·  Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.
·  Trains people on account receivable posting techniques.

Additional Responsibilities 

·  Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
·  Demonstrates personal integrity.
·  Uses effective listening skills.
·  Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
·  Manages group or interpersonal conflict effectively.
·  Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
·  Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills.
·  Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise well organized way.
·  Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
·  Makes collections calls if necessary.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

Leadership

·  Adaptability - Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace. 
·  Communication  - Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensure understanding..
·  Problem Solving and Decision Making - Models and coaches others on breaking complex issues into manageable parts, identifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions, and involving and gaining agreement from others when making key decisions.
·  Professional Demeanor  - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

Managing Execution

·  Building and Contributing to Teams - Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
·  Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
·  Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements for self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.

Building Relationships

·  Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships. 
·  Customer Relationships  - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
·  Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

·  Organizational Capability  - Evaluates and adapts the structure of team assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
·  Talent Management  - Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

·  Applied Learning  - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
·  Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach team, business, and administrative challenges.
·  Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges
·  Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data. 
·  Auditing and Reconciliation - The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.
·  General Finance and Accounting - The ability to perform bookkeeping procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish Cash flow statements and cash flow forecast with a good understanding the financials flows and the working capital needs.
·  Analysis - The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.
·  Accounting Knowledge - Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures. This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
·  Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge - Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott International Policies (MIP), and International Standard Operating Procedures (ISOPs).
·  Legal - Ability to read and understand basic contract elements, e.g. royalty fees, management agreement, terms, priorities and profit distribution.
·  Auditing Skills - The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
·  Payroll Systems - Knowledge of local payroll reporting and tax requirements, ability to effectively record wages/tax liabilities, and operate payroll software applications, including understanding the features and functions of the applications.
·  Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of subledger reconciliation and controls.
·  Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
·  Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
·  Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
·  Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
·  Reading Comprehension  - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
·  Writing  - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Protea Hotels by Marriott® is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 60 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the ‘Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa’, join the Protea Hotels by Marriott® team today! In joining Protea Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​team, and  become  the best version of you.