Account Executive (Accounting)

Job Profile: Finance Associate Serene Stay, The Ghat House, Illam by the Ghat & Kanti Villa (4 Properties) Position: Finance Associate Location: Varanasi (Daily visit to ANY 2 properties) Work Days: 6 days a week Reporting To: Owner Department: Finance & Operations 🔰 Role OverviewThe Finance Associate will manage and supervise the daily financial transactions, expense tracking, and reporting for 4 properties under Serene Stay & The Ghat House. The candidate will physically visit 2 properties every day (as per schedule) to collect data, verify expenses, and cross-check revenue. Accuracy, reliability, and daily reporting discipline are mandatory. 📝 Key Responsibilities 1. Daily Financial Entry & Tracking Record all daily financial transactions: Room revenue UPI/cash collections OTA payouts (Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda, MMT etc.) Advance payments Enter all daily property expenses: Housekeeping items Repairs & maintenance Staff purchases Vendor bills Maintain separate property-wise ledgers for all 4 properties. 2. Daily Property Visits (2 Properties Per Day)Visit two designated properties every day for verification. Collect all bills, vouchers, receipts and confirm cash balance. Verify occupancy vs. revenue vs. reported entries. Ensure no mismatch between physical records and digital logs. 3. Bank & Digital Reconciliation Match daily payments with bank statements and UPI records. Reconcile OTA payouts from Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda, MMT. Maintain weekly settlement sheets for owner review. 4. Daily & Weekly Reporting Submit Daily Finance Summary for all 4 properties: Revenue Expenses Cash in hand Bank vs. ledger difference Pending payments Share daily report on WhatsApp + update Google Sheet. Prepare weekly and monthly reports with insights. 5. Cash Handling & Control Ensure responsible use of money across properties. Flag unusual or high expenses immediately. Ensure all expenses have proper bills/receipts/photos. 6. Coordination With Property StaffWork closely with property managers and caretakers. Follow up daily for missing bills or incorrect entries. Support staff in maintaining clean financial processes. 📌 Mandatory Requirements Ability to visit 2 properties daily without fail. Must be digitally smart: Google Sheets, Excel, WhatsApp, OTA dashboards. 6-day working week (1 weekly off). Strict discipline with daily reporting. High honesty, accuracy, and attention to detail. Basic accounting knowledge required. Must maintain confidentiality of financial records. ⭐ Desired Skills Experience in hotel/restaurant finance preferred. Strong communication in Hindi/English. Good numerical skills and record-keeping habits. Ability to work independently with responsibility. 🎯 Goal of the RoleTo ensure clean, transparent, and accurate daily finance tracking across 4 properties, giving the owner a clear picture of revenue, expenses, and performance at all times.