Director of Finance
Costa Navarino, Greece

We are looking for a Director of Finance to join our pre-opening team at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, set to open in Spring 2023.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort will be part of the sustainable resort destination of Costa Navarino, a well-established tourism destination which includes 3 other resorts. It will comprise 99 guest rooms, including 48 pool villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with five restaurants and bars.

As the Director of Finance, you will provide continuous leadership and guidance in all matters relating to the financial operation of the hotel by developing and delivering accurate and timely financial reports to assist management decision making process, maintaining acceptable internal control procedures designed to safeguard owners/investors assets, and ensures compliance with all country and local regulations. Additional responsibilities include staffing, training, scheduling of employees; planning organizing, directing and coordinating all department activities to ensure efficient financial operations.

The Director of Finance will be responsible of the following:

• Direct, manage and support the development, implementation, maintenance and administration of all financial controls and accounting procedures, based upon a maximization of internal control techniques consistent with MOHG and, established policy and generally accepted accounting principles, as adapted to any local legal requirements.
• Actively involved in the search for opportunities to improve the profitability of the hotel and encourage the preparation of exception reports and analyses to help meet and measure the success of this objective.
• Manage/oversee the accounting department to ensure optimal efficiency of financial operations and adherence to MOHG’s commitments to management contracts.
• Supervises preparation all financial reports, ledger reviews and forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution of operational information necessary to assist management in decision-making and budget preparation processes.
• Oversees preparation of, interprets and analyzes monthly financial statements and presents to management.
• Monitors revenues/expenses and ensure accurate recording of information to MOHG’s established guidelines.
• To ensure compliance to terms and conditions of the hotel’s management contract, with particular regard to provisions relating to the company’s responsibilities as the managers and bringing any discrepancies to the immediate attention of the General Manager and MOHG corporate management.
• Compiles financial data related to operations, investigate and critique variances from expectations to determine cause and recommend appropriate management response to insure attainment of hotels financial objective.
• Establishes and oversees /audits all internal financial controls to include purchasing, cash handling, receipts, disbursements, expendable/fixed asset inventories, payroll and employee records to ensure policies are enforced according to MOHG’s standards and local law.
• Assume full responsibility for the proper control of all cash funds and other assets for subordinates. Directs cash management activities to ensure the proper use and timely availability of funds.
• Seek digital solutions where possible to make the overall accounting procedures more effective and efficient while following MOHG guidelines.

Requirements

• Extensive Financial Controller Experience in Hospitality Accounting operations, a portion of which must be in the luxury sector. Experience in Luxury Hotels preferred.
• Financial certification.
• Ability and proven experience to generate all financial reports, including profit amp; loss statement, income statement, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in English and Greek.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to assemble, analyse, understand integrated spread sheets and complex technical information.
• Prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills.
• Proficiency in systems such as Opera, Sun, Delphi, Hyperion and Micros System preferred.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and 7 residences in 23 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heri

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