CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
San Clemente Palace is a luxury five stars hotel Located on a private island in Venice, just 10 minutes from San Marco.
San Clemente Palace immerses guests in a 900-year-old building steeped in Renaissance charm and heritage, featuring a series of beautifully restored monastic buildings, a historic 12th-century church, and lush gardens.
We are seeking a Chief Accountant for our hotel.
Our Chief Accountant manages day-to-day accounting operations, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintains compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Key responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable/receivable, managing payroll, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, conducting internal controls, and preparing for audits to support the hotel's financial health and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, forecasts, and budgets to monitor performance and provide insights to management.
Daily Accounting Operations and bookkeeping:
Supervise the maintenance of the general ledger, ensure the accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions, and oversee accounts payable and receivable.
Compliance & Audit:
Ensure all accounting practices comply with local laws, tax regulations, and internal policies, and coordinate with internal and external auditors and consultants.
Cost Management:
Monitor cost control systems, identify cost-saving opportunities, and analyze profitability.
Team & System Management:
Manage and guide the finance and accounting team, and oversee the implementation of accounting software and systems.
Cash Management:
Manage daily cash transactions and ensure proper cash flow is maintained.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience in the role.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles Italian fiscal system, If also USALI it's a plus.
Experience in managing accounting operations in the hospitality sector.
Strong analytical, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to supervise and guide a finance team.
Familiarity with financial software systems and accounting standards, Business Central and Opera PMS.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
An employer that guarantees equal opportunities in accordance with the laws in force in Italy.
Job Type: Full-time