Chief Accountant

Job Location:

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people.

Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

The Chief Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all the financial affairs of the hotel are conducted to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. High ethical standards are necessary to maintain both competitive advantage and the pride and confidence of our associates and to provide quality products and services to customers and clients. To ensure that the financial statement is closed and audited in a timely manner and accurate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, operating information, and reports.
• Provide analysis, interpretations, and projections for all business units.
• Regularly monitor and analyse the hotel’s cash inflows and outflows to ensure sufficient
• liquidity for meeting obligations.
• Ensure proper financial controls and transparency in financial reporting.
• Maintain the safekeeping of contracts, leases, and other financial records.
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Strategic Financial Planning and Management

• Provide financial input into the formulation and implementation of strategic plans, budgets,
• forecasts, and capital investments.
• Evaluate returns on major investments and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support strategic decision-making with financial insights and recommendations.
• Support DOF/FC in initiating improvement for revenue, profitability and cost-saving

 

Monthly and Periodic Financial Tasks

• Preparing and/or reviewing daily, weekly and monthly reports in accordance with the reporting
• calendars and Finance Policy Manual and ensuring that all reports are submitted on a timely
• basis and accurate.
• Finalize P&L and ensure necessary journal entries are created for corrections.
• Verify and upload financial reports and ensure accuracy and timeliness.

 

Coordination and Collaboration

• Collaborate with external parties including auditors, asset appraisers, accountants or
• consultants.
• Accommodate internal, external, or statutory audit requests as directed by the DOF/FC.
• Critique P&L results with the GM, Director of Finance, and department heads, resolving
• variances and implementing corrective actions
• Ensure plans and actions are documented and followed up for any weaknesses identified
• during Internal Audits or Finance Operation Compliance reviews.

 

Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Banking

• Manage accounts payable functions, ensuring timely processing and compliance.
• Review and approve payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms.
• Monitor accounts receivable and billing processes, overseeing collections efforts.
• Handle banking transactions, including cash management and local tax deposits.
• Conduct credit meetings with the DOF/FC, credit manager, and other participants.
• Ensure maximum efforts for debt collection.

 

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, evaluate, and motivate accounting department staff.
• Provide leadership and coordinate daily activities within the finance team.
• Identify training needs and support professional development initiatives.
• Foster a productive and collaborative work environment to maximize team performance.
• Reduce staff turnover and ensure that all sections of the department are functioning properly
• and efficiently.

 

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain organized and accurate financial records.
• Document financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations

 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• Full professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior finance role.
• Hospitality industry experience will be a distinct advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

 

Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Financial planning and budgeting.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong business acumen.
• Team leadership and people development.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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