Chief Accountant Lazio

Chief Accountant
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Inspired by the era of the Grand Tour, the Hotel De La Ville elegantly marries 18th-century architecture with contemporary luxury and unparalleled service.

The interior, a collaboration between Olga Polizzi and renowned architect Tommaso Ziffer, entwines traditional design elements with state-of-the-art technology to stunning effect.

The vibrant restaurants and playful cocktail bars will make Hotel de la Ville the gathering place for the city's bright and beauty, while visitors will find the location in the heart of Rome irresistible.

**The Position

**CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

**Main purpose**:

The Chief Accountant ensures that all accounting policies and procedures are followed.

He/she is responsible for the day-to-day running of the department and all relevant accounting functions.

Reports to: Hotel Controller.

**Main duties & responsibilities**:

- Excellent knowledge in general accounting as well as in receivables, payables, payroll, income audit, cashiering, stores, purchasing and cost control;

- Assist HC with all accounting operations: P&L month-end process, balance sheet reconciliation, BS month-end process, CF month-end process, budgeting, forecasting, capex, etc.

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- Implementation and maintenance of local accounting procedures as required by local and federal regulations and in accordance with Rocco Forte Policies & Procedures;

- Perform financial analysis and reporting to HC;

- Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries;

- Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines;

- Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements;

- Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions;

- Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues, determine budget variances, and report the same to HC;

- Respond to accounting queries in a time manner;

- Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed;

- Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts;

- Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations;

- Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations;

- Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

**Competencies required**:

- Team Management & Collaboration: be a role model for team work, reward and encourage positive team play, within the department and with other departments.

He/she will engage the team Members, with an open communication, regular feedback and promoting a culture of trust, honesty and respect.

- Communication: communicate effectively and in an appropriate manner, using the most suitable channel and tailoring the approach to the audience.

He/she takes ownership to initiate communication.

He/she shares information across the business in a timely manner to inform better decisions.

- Personal effectiveness & Emotional intelligence: Self-awareness and self-control are a must.

Able to establish mutually beneficial relationships with others.

Meet deadlines and complete tasks and projects successfully.

- Business orientation: Create an understanding amongst the team of how department performance impacts the business.

Create action plans to improve performance when not meeting company requirements.

- Self & team developer: enthusiastic supporter of learning and development.

Inspire and motivate others to achieve superior performance and to take on new learning opportunities.

**We require**:

- Excellent command of Italian and English, both spoken and written;

- Previous experience in the same role;

- Preferable degree in business administration or hotel management;

- Preferable evidence of self-development through specialized courses, conferences/workshops;

- Knowledge of Accounting Management software;

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel).

**We offer**:

- Fixed-term labour contract according to C. C. N. L.

Settore Turismo;

- Learning & development activities;

- Career opportunities within Rocco Forte Hotels.

**Workplace**: Hotel De La Ville, Via Sistina, 69, 00187 Roma RM.