Accountant Corporate Finance - Ennismore

Job description / Role

Company Description

At Ennismore we like to think that we do things a little bit differently. We are a small team with big dreams. Working together and delivering what we say we will is really important to us.

Job Description

We're looking for a strong hands-on finance professional. You will oversee the corporate payroll, balance sheet reconciliations, constant improvement of procedures and controls, as well as ad-hoc projects and requests.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Accounting procedures
• Prepare month-end and year-end closing journals
• Compile financial reports for management in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensure bank sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Check daily bank statements for abnormalities
• Attend to corporate queries and requests

Compliance

• Drives implementation and rollout of robust and effective accounting and financial processes in the hotels, aligned with applicable company policies and local legislation; proactively identifies risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops a culture of self-assessment, leads implementation of internal audit programmes and assists hotels in implementing corrective actions following internal and external audits.

Payroll

• Coordinate with the Talent and Culture department on matters concerning employees' pay, allowances and deductions
• Prepare monthly journal after each month payday
• Perform accurate and timely submission of pension payments
• Manage the expenses process and ensure timely payment for the colleagues
• Verify that the payroll numbers are correct based on Talent and Culture's payroll calculations
• Ensure that the correct payment instruction is sent to the bank
• Post the corresponding entries into accounting

Invoicing and Accounts Receivable

• Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials for accounts receivable as needed
• Communicate with clients to request payment and arrange payment plans
• Collect payment from customers and accurately record it into the system
• Create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested
• Update client accounts based on payment or contact information

Payables and Treasury

• Ensure the proper and timely booking of all payments and keep financial records updated and accurate
• Accurately code and categorize transactions, especially expenses, accruals, and payables
• Keep track of payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, and statements
• Control and ensure the purchase order is fully approved within the authorization limits
• Monitor and prepare schedule for terms of payment for each supplier contract
• Create electronic fund transfer requests and ensure all necessary authorizations are obtained
• Manage and monitor daily cash management transactions and report cash operation activities
• Ensure liquidity and prepare cash flow projections, also highlight to management any short-term cash requirements
• Complete preparation of VAT filing and returns

Qualifications

What qualifications you'll need:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE, with strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience in a similar corporate position in a large international hospitality group would be beneficial but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills; a good communicator, strong at building effective relationships, and able to communicate and influence at different levels of the organisation (senior leadership, general managers, finance leaders, other functions)
• Hands-on, self-starter - gets the job done; proactive, takes initiative, always looking to improve processes, systems and performance
• Strong experience with Excel and reconciliation skills

Additional Information

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.