Finance Manager Job Description

We are looking to hire a finance manager with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Finance managers are expected to be detail-oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, and an investigative nature.

To ensure success, finance managers should have a deep commercial awareness, strong numeracy skills, and a keen interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of an organization. Top candidates will have outstanding communication and report writing skills with superb technical ability and fantastic negotiation skills.

Finance Managers Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks and projects of the organization.

• Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.

• Complete financial reports, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast.

• Develop and implement plans for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

• Achieve a proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit.

• Strategize on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.

• Prudently make investments on assets that maximize returns.

• Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.

• Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports.

• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments.

• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the organization.

Finance Manager Requirements:

• Degree in finance/accounting or related (essential).

• International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) accreditation (essential).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (essential)

• 5 years of work experience as a Finance Manager (essential).

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other financial planning software.

We are looking for an efficient and committed Manager to join our office. As a Manager, you will be managing the day to day activities. You will be responsible for arranging meetings for the staff, provide them necessary official documents and keep a record of the appointments within the office. You will be also arranging monthly repairs and renovations.

You will also be organizing office operations and procedures. You should be highly dedicated to work and have exceptional organizational skills. If you are ready to take up Manager duties and responsibilities, then apply right away. We will love to meet you.

Responsibilities of a Manager

• Work with Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ an appropriate number of employees.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the operating unit in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Health and safety of the workforce.
• Carrying out and attaining the mission and the goals of the business unit managed.
• Development of a superior workforce.
• Development of the department.
• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance.
• Personal ongoing self-development and personal growth as an employee.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee on boarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
• Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.
• Lead employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
• Lead employees to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.
• Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary.
• Maintain employee work schedules including assignments, job rotation, training, vacations, and paid time off, telecommuting, cover for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
• Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, IM (Instant Messaging), and regular interpersonal communication..
• Plan and implement systems that perform the work and fulfill the mission and the goals of the department efficiently and effectively.
• Plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality goals.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.
• Manage the preparation and maintenance of reports necessary to carry out the functions of the department. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment.
• Communicate regularly with other managers, the director, vice president, president, and other designated contacts within the organization.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Manager Job Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in business, supervision, and management.
• Knowledge of the functions, operation, and mission of the specific department.
• Better than average written and spoken communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
• Management experience in a team-oriented workplace preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization's management team that provides leadership and direction.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include knowledge of Excel and skills in Access..
• Evidence of the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational management skills.

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore’s boutique hotel group currently with the following hotels:

- Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott);

- Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott);

- The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott);

- The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott).

Garcha Group Benefits:

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-laws, children, spouse/domestic partner and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 7,000+ hotels world-wide.

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalized learning experiences designed to help you thrive in their Marriott career journey. (see attached for full Marriott benefits)

- Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan with Raffles Insurance with the option to upgrade at subsidized corporate rates.

- 2 nights yearly staycation including all meals and beverage (incl. alcoholic) in any of the 4 Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.

- 2 nights yearly staycation including all meals and beverage (incl. alcoholic) in any of the 4 Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.

- 20% off Food & Beverage at all Marriott & Garcha Group restaurants and bars.

What will I be doing?

· As the Guest Experience Executive, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

· Be the brand ambassador of hotel, providing a positive “first impression” while guests walk-in to the hotel.

· Create a “WOW” experience of guests by deliver the highest quality and brand service standards to consistently meet and exceed executive Guest and VIP expectations

· Proactively greet guests at arrival lobby, providing direction, escort guest to the destination, responding with appropriate actions & provide accurate information such on outlet operating hours, on-going promotions, special VIP programs, events, etc.

· Serve as the main point of contact for VIP guests & ensure hotel departments are fully briefed on VIP Guest.

· Drive departmental objectives for self and team, and work together to achieve the department goal and KPIs accordingly.

· Make appropriate selection of rooms based on VIP guest needs and prepare coding electronic keys.

· In Room check in – Meet and greet guest, complete check in in the room, confirming room rates and obtain valid method of guarantee.

· Make appropriate selection of rooms based on VIP guest needs and prepare coding electronic keys.

· Ensure that guests are informed on hotel facilities and room features and luggage is delivered in a prompt manner.

· Manage queue at the desk and assist with the arrivals and offer express check out for departing guest at the front desk when required.

· Receive special requests from guests and respond appropriately or forward requests to appropriate team members for decisions and actions.

· Promptly answer the telephone inquiries, inputting messages into the reservation and advise other team members on special guests’ needs.

· Retrieve messages and communicate the content to guests, retrieving mail, packages and/or other special items for guests as requested.

· Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity by comply with Health & Safety, Emergency Management, the Disaster manual, and Fire procedures and regulations, taking part in the fire team when and where directed.

· Handle complaints promptly and efficiently, empowered to take the necessary action, informing the Guest Experience Manager/ Duty Manager/ Assistant Front Office Manager to follow-up where appropriate.

· Maintain awareness of guests’ profiles and specific preferences, ensuring that they are acted upon for each reservation.

· Coordinate with relevant departments to arrange in-room amenity set-ups according to VIP level and for special occasions – i.e. Birthdays and Honeymoon and etc.

· Attend daily briefings, shift handovers, meetings and read the logbook on a daily basis.

· Keeping up to date with information on facilities, attractions, places of interest, sights and activities in and around the hotel.

· Upsell rooms to higher room and rate categories, ensuring maximum revenue generation from each guest.

· Ensure that all reporting and servicing deadlines are met on a timely basis.

· Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.