About the role
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for assisting the Staff Accountant/ Chief Accountant in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, local reports from the Ownership. Additionally, the Assistant Accountant is responsible for supervising other areas within the Finance Department under the direction of the Staff Accountant/ Chief Accountant, including cost, accounts payable, and general cashiering in accordance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures.
The Accounting office structure may vary and responsibilities will be adapted as required.
What you will do
Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments, Home Office and Owner Office.
Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
Direct and supervise the efforts, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of cost, accounts payable, and general cashiering or other areas as directed by the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Finance
Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed.
Understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual
Good understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals.
Assist the Staff Accountant/ Chief Accountant in preparation of all local reports.
Understand the current Edition of USALI.
Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.
Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.
Participate in the physical inventory counts and the subsequent accuracy of count, price, and valuation.
Safeguard the cash assets through monthly bank reconciliations, cash counts of all issued Banks, including general cashier, and reporting any discrepancies to the Assistant DOF.
Assist with month end adjustment journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare periodic vacation and medical deduction audits.
Have a working knowledge of all areas in Finance to ensure that coverage can be provided for employees on vacation or leave.
Be familiar with the program of records control, security, retention and disposal in accordance with hotel policy and procedures.
Perform with accuracy and timeliness all accounting and financial reporting, books and records, including month end reporting, as well as ad hoc owner’s reporting.
Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.
Ensure that income is properly recorded and an accurate and timely Daily Business Report is generated.
Have the ability to direct the efforts, quality and timeliness of all aspects of the cost, general ledger, accounts payable and general cashiering.
Assist Department Heads and Division Heads in researching any discrepancies or problems highlighted by the daily, weekly and monthly reports.
What you bring
College education or equivalent experience
Two (2) to five (5) years experience with a Finance Department, preferably within a hotel.
Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures.
Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and Computer Skills. SUN, Opera, Birch Street, On-track, SmartView Systems knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.
Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
Employee service awards
Annual employee party/ social and sporting events
An opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done
Schedule & Hours:
This is a full time position
shifts may vary and are arranged upon operation needs
Kindly noted that this is a locally hired position and the relocation benefits will not be provided by the hotel.
Work authorization in China is a must.
