Assistant Accountant

Job Overview

Assist with month-end closing and to manage finance matter of the hotel.

Responsibilities

1. Approve all vouchers and bills prior to submission to the Director of Finance & Assistant Financial Controller for payment.
2. Ensure that all necessary documents are attached and duly processed, with approvals from those certifying receipt of goods or services regarding quality, quantity, and price.
3. Verify cost centre distributions and ascertain the availability of funds for disbursements.
4. Cancel all documents attached to each paid voucher.
5. Scrutinize the monthly trial balance of accounts payable.
6. Investigate overdue balances and verify the correctness of old balances cleared during the previous month.
7. Supervise the Accounts Assistant in reporting insurance claims for the hotel.
8. Coordinate with all concerned departments regarding insurance claims.
9. Follow up on outstanding insurance claims for staff injuries in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
10. Conduct continuous audits of all accounts, records, and transactions of the hotel.
11. Prepare or supervise the preparation of monthly closing journal entries, balance sheets, profit and loss schedules, and cash flow statements.
12. Verify that monthly inventory computations correspond with the General Ledger.
13. Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and that reconciliation schedules are on file.
14. Prepare and scrutinize monthly financial reports, investigating unusual variations and adding comments as necessary.
15. Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets, as well as other requested reports or studies.
16. Implement local practices to ensure compliance with regulations issued by local government agencies, after approval by Hotel Management.
17. Ensure that all contributions and license fees are paid on time.
18. Supervise and assist in staff planning within the Finance department.
19. Maintain detailed records of all fixed assets of the hotel.
20. Categorize assets according to hotel policy.
21. Control the quantity of recorded assets and verify the purchase and disposal of fixed assets.
22. Provide support to all sections whenever needed to ensure smooth operations.
23. Any other duties or projects as assigned by the superior(s).

Requirements

1. Diploma or Degree in Finance and/or Accounting or its equivalent, preferably a Certified Public Accountant.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant local statutory requirements.
3. Familiar with Hong Kong accounting standard and hotel industry practices.
4. Minimum 3 years’ working experience in the hotel industry.
5. Proficiency in MS Office application, accounting system and procurement system.
6. Good communication and interpersonal skills
7. Well independent and high integrity.
8. Attentive to details with good time management.
9. Aligned with the core values of Nina Hospitality - Generous, Heartfelt, Vibrant, Authentic and Innovative.

Personal Information Collection Statement pertaining to Recruitment

This Personal Information Collection Statement applies to the collection, use and handling of personal data by the employing company within Chinachem Group (the “Company”) pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486). “Chinachem Group” refers to Chinachem Group Holdings Limited and its holding companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and associated companies. The types of personal data the Company collects from you may include (1) your personal particulars (e.g. your name); (2) your contact information (e.g. telephone number or email address); and (3) your employment information (collectively “Personal Data”). The Personal Data you provide will be treated with utmost confidentiality and used for recruitment related purposes including the assessment of your suitability to assume the job duties of the position you have applied and to determine remuneration offer. While the provision of full and complete information is necessary for our selection process, sharing your personal details is a voluntary decision. Failure to provide any of the requested data may impact the processing and outcome of your application. All Personal Data provided by you will be retained for a maximum of 24 months and then subsequently erased. Where there are suitable vacancies in the Company’s subsidiaries or associate companies during that period, we may transfer your application to them for consideration of employment, but only with your prior consent. Save and except your current or former employers, academic institutions and service providers engaged by the Company for reference checking purpose, your Personal Data will not be disclosed to any third parties for other unrelated purposes without your prior consent. Applicants have the right to request access to and correction of their Personal Data in relation to their application. If you wish to exercise this right, please submit your request in writing to the Human Resources Department of the Company by emailing to hr@ninahotelgroup.com with the subject line 'Personal Data Access Request'. You may also submit your request directly to the Human Resources Department of the Company at 10/F, Nina Tower, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong.

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