Cluster Assistant Director of Finance

**Additional Information** Cluster Director of Finance for Shared Ser **Job Number** 23223495 **Job Category** Finance & Accounting **Location** Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, IOI Resort City, Putrajaya, Malaysia, Malaysia VIEW ON MAP **Schedule** Full-Time **Located Remotely?** N **Relocation?** N **Position Type** Management **JOB SUMMARY** The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control. **CANDIDATE PROFILE** **Education and Experience** - 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required. **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES** **Assisting in Management of Accounting Team** - Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. - Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes. - Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance. - Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members. - Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees. - Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and encourages work/life balance). - Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team. - Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed. - Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process. - Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. - Utilizes an "open door" policy. - Solicits employee feedback. **Managing Projects and Policies** - Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. - Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems. - Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data. - Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner. - Reconciles balance sheet. - Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued. - Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs). - Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs. - Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary. - Ensures property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current. - Leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services. - Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes. - Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. - Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. - Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making. **Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others** - Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner. - Attends critique meetings to review information with management team. - Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues. - Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors. - Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources. **Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals** - Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. - Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately. - Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. - Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. - Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued. - Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks. - Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse