Bliss Dhigurah is a 19 room upscale boutique hotel delivering resort-standard services on local island A.Dh. Dhigurah in the Maldives. Accommodation aside, excursions and water sport activities are offered. Hermit’s, the restaurant, is located on the ground floor and rooftop of the hotel and is open to the public. We also have a boutique shop (Bliss Bazaar) and are a growing company.
JOB SUMMARY
Manages the hotel’s day-to-day accounting function, provides financial leadership to the business and helps as counsel to the Management team. Primary responsibilities include entering any manual accounting data to the ERP system (SAP B1), working with consultants to automate manual tasks, preparation and filing of taxes, submitting bank transfer requests, preparation of the monthly business review reports, consulting with the management team to understand opportunities to improve the financial health of the company, analysis of the financial reports and dashboards (Microsoft Power BI), internal and external reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control. Prior experience with SAP B1 and/or Microsoft Power BI strongly preferred. This role is in close collaboration with the Hotel & Operations Manager and Sales & Marketing Manager and reports directly to the Board of Directors. Location: This job will be primarily based in the capital, Male’ with occasional site visits to A. Dh. Dhigurah.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hotel Management, Business Administration or related field
- 5+ years of industry experience (as an accountant or senior manager of hotel operations)
- Evidence of continuous learning and personal development
Skills & Knowledge
- Hotel Operational Finance knowledge – previous Asst DOF or smaller hotel Director of Finance
- Numeracy - using mathematics to solve problems, calculations, presentations etc.
- Computer Skills – Experience with SAP B1 and/or Microsoft Power BI preferred
- Communication - Impeccable written and spoken English communication skills.
- Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and GAAP, accounting laws of the Maldives, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data as well as basic tax filing.
- Management of Financial Resources- Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
- Analytical/Critical Thinking - The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process; recognize patterns and relationships in complex data; examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions; generate alternative solutions to problems; evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
- Purchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control (e.g., accounting and budgeting).
- Human Resources- Knowledge of basic human resources and management operations. Creating and maintaining contracts, tracking leave and staff retention
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Achieving Business Results
- Supports strategies and conducts activities to drive financial results, guest satisfaction, human capital index and market share.
- Effectively manages the day to day operation of Accounting to execute finance and accounting responsibilities for the property.
- Develops the annual business plan, budgets, forecasts, financial reports, tax compliance, and profit and loss statements.
- Works closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager and Hotel & Operations Manager to ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage business risks.
- Takes charge of hiring, development and retention of a diverse high caliber workforce to provide strong functional expertise to the property and the discipline.
- Sustains a work environment that focuses on fair and equitable treatment and associate satisfaction to enable business success.
Supporting Profitability and Revenue Goals
- Meets Report Delivery Deadlines
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Creates and verifies P&L Accuracy
- Verifies that profits and losses are documented accurately, in line with Z Foundation Processes and procedures.
- Communicates with and provides information to the directors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Demonstrates leadership by using interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourages others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Achieves and and exceeds goals including performance-, budget-, team goals, etc.
- Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and the work of the finance team.
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution, solve problems and make decisions with the management team informed.
- Informs and/or updates the executives, peers and subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
- Verifies that all Taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Processes information; compiles, codes, categories, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
- Evaluates information to determine compliance with standards, using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Updates and uses relevant knowledge, keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to the job.
Assists in Conducting Strategic Planning and Decision Making
- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
- Advises the directors on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
- Provides ongoing analytical support (e.g. monitoring the operating department’s actual and projected sales and profit and coaches the management team to ensure financial goals are met and opportunities are identified and addressed).
- Develops the annual business plan, budgets and monthly forecasts.
- Identifies cost saving and productivity opportunities during budget reviews.
- Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization.
- Orients the management team to the accounting function and coaches to effectively manage their department’s financial performance.
- Produces accurate and timely financial reports to support effective decision making.
- Provides meaning or context to the financial results.
- Support processes and action plans to drive a positive experience in all Bliss guest touch points and outlets (guests/visitors, employees & community).
- Verifies that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
Managing Projects and Policies
- Maintains a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks.
- Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
- Reconciles balance sheets and ensures account balances are current and supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
- Takes charge of interviewing and hiring of team members with the appropriate skills and mindset for the job vacancies.
- Utilizes an “open door” policy to acknowledge employee problems or concerns in a timely manner
- Creates a working environment that enables the retention of top talent and where individuals perform at their best.
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
- Ensures coordination and facilitation of new hire orientation programs to generate a positive first impression for employees and emphasize the importance of guest service in company culture.
- Supports and verifies that team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
- Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Encourages open dialogue between team members.
- Assigns team members and other department managers clear accountability to accomplish goals.
- Uses all available on the job training tools for associates.
- Manages internal, external and regulatory audit processes and ensures compliance with Standard Operating
- Procedures (SOPs), verifying that hotel policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Verifies that disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local
- Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
- Ensures employee issues are referred to the Department Manager for resolution or escalated to higher management.
Other
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Salary based on qualifications and experience
- Eligible for structured performance based bonus plan
- 30 days paid annual leave
- Visa sponsorship for foreign workers
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates interested in applying, please email your application along with the following mandatory documents to hr@bliss.mv with the suffect line "FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS MANAGER" before May 1st 2024
1.Passport or National Identity Card
2.Recent Passport Size Photograph
3.Updated CV
4.Relevant Educational Certificates
5.Reference Letter / Experience Letter (from current and previous employer)
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be
contacted.
