Head Accountant

Role Overview: You will be responsible for managing financial operations within the hospitality industry as a Hotel Accountant at Grand Continent Hotels in Chennai. Your role will involve optimizing cost controls, preparing accurate financial statements, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and hotel policies. You will work closely with hotel management, vendors, and auditors to support strategic financial decisions and drive profitability. Key Responsibilities: - Managing monthly closings and financial statements for a minimum of a 60-room hotel, aiming to reduce month-end closing time by 20%. - Overseeing daily revenue audits, ensuring accurate posting of income, and resolving discrepancies in coordination with front office and F&B departments. - Supporting successful external audits by maintaining organized documentation and compliance with local tax regulations. - Demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy in recording transactions. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - At least 2 years of experience in hotel-specific accounting systems such as Opera, MICROS, and Hotelogix. - Proficiency in Hotel Accounting & Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Night Audit Reconciliation, Cost Control & Inventory Management, and Managing Tax Compliance & Internal Audits. - Familiarity with financial systems such as Zoho Books. ,