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Job Number 19166039
Job Category Finance and Accounting
Location Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel| 320 Orchard Road|
Singapore| Singapore| Singapore
Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts /JW Marriott
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management
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Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and
Marriott Hotels.
Marriott Hotels | Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than
500 global locations| is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can
travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels| you will help keep this
promise by delivering premium choices| sophisticated style| and well-crafted
details. With your skills and imagination| together we will innovate and
reinvent the future of travel.
JOB SUMMARY
Functions as the property’s Strategic Financial Business Leader. As a member
of the executive committee| the Director of Finance champions| develops and
implements hotel-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or
exceed the needs and expectations of guests| associates| owners and Marriott
International. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the
successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives
while maximizing the return on investment. In addition| creates and executes a
business plan that is aligned with the hotel’s business strategy with a
primary focus on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the
delivery of financial results.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
• 4-year bachelor|s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 3 years
experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.
OR
• Master|s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year
experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making
• Develops means to improve profit| including estimating cost and benefit|
exploring new business opportunities| etc.
• Analyzes information| forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual
budget plans.
• Compiles information| analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected
sales.
• Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for
more efficient budget planning.
• Identifies the underlying principles| reasons| or facts of information by
breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Thinks creatively and practically to develop| execute and implement new
business plans
• Creates the annual operating budget for the property.
• Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving
and productivity opportunities for property managers.
• Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
• Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard
assets| improve operations and profitability.
• Analyzes financial data and market trends.
• Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business
plan which is aligned with the company’s and brand’s strategic direction.
• Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating
department’s actual and projected sales.
• Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in
the business.
Leading Finance Teams
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead| influence| and
encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making;
demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Communicates the strategic goals| the focus and the owner priorities to
subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
• Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence
the executive team| the property|s strategies and to lead own team.
• Oversees internal| external and regulatory audit processes.
• Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other
departments managers| clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
• Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to
standard operating procedures.
Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders
• Attends meetings and communicating with the owners| understanding the
priorities and strategic focus.
• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners| corporate|
guests| etc.).
• Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving
operating/financial issues.
• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is
easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.
• Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.
• Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand
standard operating procedures and owner requirements.
• Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.
Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals
• Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.
• Monitors all taxes that apply| ensuring that taxes are current| collected
and/or accrued.
• Submits reports in a timely manner| ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Develops and supports achievement of performance goals| budget goals| team
goals| etc.
• Improves profit growth in operating departments.
• Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.
Managing Projects and Policies
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports|
presentations| etc.
• Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by
appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g.| costs are properly matched to
revenue| costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
• Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.
• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
• Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
• Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily
operations.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Ensures new hires participate in the department’s orientation program.
• Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully
perform their job.
• Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on
their individual strengths| development needs| career aspirations and
abilities.
• Conduct performance review process for employees.
• Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.
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