Corporate Accountant (AR) – (in English)
Corporate Office
Geneva, Switzerland
The Kempinski Hotels Corporate Office is located in Geneva, Switzerland. The group currently operates a total of 79 five-star hotels in 34 countries. The portfolio includes historic grand hotels, superb city hotels, outstanding resorts and superior residences.
Corporate Accountant (AR)
A great opportunity for a candidate that is a team player, enjoys being in a support role and can work effecitvely in a fast-paced environment. The Corporate Accountant (AR) will be mainly responsible for the Accounts Receivable of the Corporate Office while supporting the Accounts Receivable of Europe wide entities with the objective of acquiring more responsibilities outside of the Accounts Receivable area and grow your financial acumen in the long term.
Key Responsibilities:
- Being responsible for the billing of services rendered and recharges in a timely and accurately manner by collaborating with different departments and accounts payable.
- Correctly calculating, reconciling and invoicing management fees, withholding taxes and interest in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that payments are collected on time and the accounts receivables ledger is up to date. This involves regular reviews of the ledger, collecting pro-actively payments, researching and resolving outstanding discrepancies and investigating circumstances for non-payments.
- Ensuring that the aging report and all related balance sheet accounts are up to date, while researching and resolving discrepancies.
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annuall closings, including reconciliations and analysis, with the Finance Manager in a timely and accurate manner.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 2-3 years accounting experience
- Degree in Accounting/Finance/Hospitality Management or similar
- Excellent understanding of basic accounting principles
- Hospitality or service industry background is preferred
- Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication skills; German and/or French is highly advantageous, additional languages are a plus
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Proactive and confident, enjoying to liaise with people, within the finance team as well as other departments of the Corporate Office and with the Financial Controllers worldwide
- Organised with the ability to see the bigger picture and able to break it down into smallersteps to be achieved within tight deadlines
- Enthusiastic and able to take on responsibilities
- Detail-oriented and persevering to achieve results
- Committed to communication, quality and compliance
- Organizational, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
- Dynamism and ability to work under pressure
- Strong analytical and accounting skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power Point)
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high volume and changing environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Must be in possession of / be eligible for a working permit in Switzerland
About Kempinski
At Kempinski Hotels we pride ourselves on delivering a beautiful performance for each and every one of our guests. Dedicated to please, educated to entertain and never compromising on the European elegance of service, we are driven by our passion for crafting distinct and meaningful experiences. Each of our remarkable properties is a stage upon which our people perform their best and every day is an opportunity to apply their unique talents. We offer recognition for your skills, an environment that encourages personal growth, and respect and support from colleagues and leaders. Connected by our shared values, our passion for craftsmanship, and our care for one another, we are a global community of hoteliers. Your stage awaits. Discover a career crafted by you.
Organization:
Corporate & Regional Offices
Location:
Corporate Office - Geneva
Job Type:
Regular
Job Level:
Staff
Schedule:
Full-time
Job Posting:
Sep 20, 2022
Unposting Date:
N/A
Job Number:
220001D2
