Director of Finance (Vietnamese Communication Mandatory)

· Assists and provides financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of Strategic Plan, Budget and KPO’s (Goals Program)

· Ensure an up to date cash flow projection is maintained and maximizes cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances

· Ensure excess cash is managed to maximize earning potential

· Prepares outlooks for forthcoming months and forecasts for the remainder of the year

· Prepares monthly position of actual results against budget, analyse results and recommend to Executive Committee measures required to meet budget

· Prepare consolidated quarterly position assessments for the General Manager

· Distributes outlook and forecast information as an up to date management tool for operating departments

· Implement and review financial controls and policies

· Communicate with Owners

· Analyse financial and management reports

· Design internal reporting systems required by the department and hotel

· Evaluate existing internal control measures that apply to accounting procedures and computer systems as per IHG Policies and Procedures

· Employ adequate internal control procedures to ensure correct authorization for payment procedures

· Manage internal and external audits when they occur

· Provides administrative support to Management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance

· Identifies training needs, develops formal training plans and conducts training sessions for accounting and operational staff in coordination with other departments

· Identifies staff with potential for promotion and/or transfer within Accounting operation

· Obtains appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel and maintains an awareness of local laws, rules and regulations

· Provides safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records

· Follows up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval

· Participates in local recognized professional and industry organizations

· Recommends and maintains appropriate list of delegation of authority for hotel management

· Conducts monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with required procedures

· Performs those duties required by the controls checklist issued by IHG Regional Director of Finance and Business Support / Area V.P. Finance

· Reviews prices and recommends pricing strategy to the General Manager

· Implements and maintains acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by InterContinental Hotels Group Policy, generally accepted accounting practices, and as affected by local conditions

· Select and monitor the Local Banking arrangements made for the operation of the Hotel in conjunction with the Hotel Owners

· Review of operating equipment stores to avoid unnecessary/excessive purchases and to eliminate (or at least be aware) of obsolete slow moving items

· Ensure all accounts are reconciled on monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliation’s

· Works with Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs

· Be responsible in keeping our property safe and secure, to participate in any hotel activity related to Fire Life safety.

Required Skills:

·  Fluent in Vietnamese and English

·  Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.

·  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

·  Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.

·  Good Communication and writing skills

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.  CPA preferred.

Experience:

·  4-6 years in hotel accounting or audit with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role.