Accountant

Organization- Hyatt Place

Summary

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting & Finance function by ensuring accurate financial recording, cash management, audits, compliance, reporting, and internal controls while maintaining Hyatt service standards and operational efficiency.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions and account records.
• Process daily revenue transfers from POS systems to Scala.
• Enter daily statistics, collections, direct debits, and journal entries into the General Ledger.
• Run and review daily bank statements for both hotels.
• Prepare General Cashier's Daily Reports and maintain financial records.
• Monitor and maintain credit card transaction records and reconciliations.
  
  

• Collect and verify Front Office and F&B cash remittances with a witness.
• Count and balance cash, cheques, and house bank funds.
• Prepare and process daily bank deposits.
• Ensure all cash collections are deposited intact and on time.
• Follow up on outstanding bank drafts and clearing transactions.
  
  

• Conduct operational audits and random checks on discounted transactions.
• Verify compliance with petty cash policies and approval procedures.
• Support continuous improvement of internal controls and financial processes.
• Assist in maintaining accurate house funds and contractor records.
  
  

• Ensure invoices are scanned and submitted to Cluster Finance promptly.
• Resolve finance-related discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues.
• Maintain records for FF&E, fixed assets, operating equipment, and special projects.
  
  

• Ensure monthly and biannual physical inventories are conducted.
• Safeguard contracts, leases, insurance policies, and legal/financial documents.
• Support management of hotel licenses and regulatory requirements.
  
  

• Administer hotel credit and collection procedures.
• Handle supplier, guest, and employee financial inquiries professionally.
  
  

• Maintain organized filing systems for both physical and electronic documents.
• Handle correspondence, emails, telephone inquiries, and departmental communications.
• Assist with Capital Expenditure Authorization Requests and policy documentation.
• Support hotel-wide finance projects and assignments from the Director of Finance.
  
  

• Adhere to Hyatt policies, accounting procedures, and local regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Comply with health, safety, hygiene, and fire regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, and excellent customer service at all times.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA) is an advantage.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, cash management, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems; Scala knowledge is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of audit procedures, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional standards and excellent customer service.