Financial Controller

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a world-leading luxury hospitality company. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to excellence and a genuine passion for service.

We believe that our people are the heart of our success. That's why we invest in their growth and development, providing opportunities for them to learn, innovate, and thrive in their careers.

Location:

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen is strategically located in the heart of the commercial district of Futian, offering easy access to major business centers, shopping malls, and cultural attractions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join our team at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. As a key member of our finance department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and stability of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Finance in preparing the annual Finance Business Plan, ensuring alignment with hotel objectives and employee needs.
• Prepare and update the Finance Departmental Budget in close cooperation with the Director of Finance, ensuring targets are met and costs are effectively controlled.
• Focus on improving productivity levels and prudent management of utility/payroll costs within acceptable guidelines, optimizing equipment deployment and energy efficiency.
• Ensure efficient management of each section of the Accounting and Finance Department, maximizing technology utilization.
• Maintain and program Master Keys for the hotel, printing key movement reports for investigation and backing up historical keys' data regularly.
• Participate in monthly Financial Review and Credit meetings.
• Review spot checks such as cash counts conducted by income auditors.
• Approve General Cashiers Report, ensuring all receipts are intact and remitted to the bank promptly.
• Check and approve Petty Cash claims/reimbursements.
• Approve IOUs and liaise with the general cashier to ensure clearance on time.
• Monitor the Manual Check record book, ensuring the running sequence is accounted for.
• Ensure timely payment of travel agents' commissions.
• Review and approve month-end payroll summary (Part-time and Full-time).
• Approve rebates, write-offs, and transfers.
• Review daily In-house Guest Credit over list, ensuring the Credit department takes appropriate follow-up actions.
• Review and approve Journal Vouchers.
• Review Balance Sheet accounts, ensuring schedules are prepared on time and accurately.
• Review financial results after closing.
• Monitor monthly cash flow to achieve an optimal cash position.
• Assist the Director of Finance in monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Compile budgets and forecasts, and provide historical data or support details to Department Heads.
• Prepare special statistical reports required by local management or the Area Office.
• Set guidelines and deadline dates for each employee's monthly work, ensuring timely financial reporting.
• Conduct surprise counts of the House Banks, reporting differences to the Director of Finance.
• Handle accounting office problems, excluding those referred to the Director of Finance.
• Assist in recruiting and selecting Finance employees, adhering to hotel guidelines and using a competency-based approach.
• Oversee punctuality and appearance of Finance employees, ensuring they wear the correct uniform and maintain high personal standards.
• Maximize Section Heads' effectiveness by developing their skills and abilities through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Conduct annual Performance Development Discussions with Director of Finance and support employees in their professional development goals.
• Plan and implement effective training programs for employees, coordinating with the Training Manager and Departmental Trainers.
• Encourage innovation and creativity, recognizing employees for their contributions to the operation's success.
• SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOUR SEASONS PEOPLE BRAND, DEMONSTRATING AND REINFORCING OUR VALUES AND CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS.
• Educate Employees about employee rules and regulations.
• Ensure Employees comply with Hotel, Company and Local rules, policies and regulations relating to Fire and Hazard safety, Security.
• Feedback Employee Opinion Survey Results and ensure relevant changes are implemented.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Candidate Profile:

• Good oral communication skill in Chinese & English.
• BASIC ENGLISH BUSINESS WRITING SKILL.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Four Seasons Internal Controls, Policies, and Procedures as it relates to Accounts Payable.