**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 the Hotel Controller with all accounting operations: P&L; month-end process, balance sheet reconciliation, BS month-end process, CF month-end process, budgeting, forecasting, capex, etc.;
- 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 Hotel Controller;
- 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 and Purchasing team 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. We offer: - Fixed-term (1 year) contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo.




- Learning & development activities and career opportunities.
- Opportunity to stay in one of our hotels at a reduced rate (35€ per night) upon reaching 6 working months. You will also be entitled to 50% discount at bars and restaurants of the Company and 20% discount on wellness treatments at our Spa and on products "Irene Robusto".
- Staff celebrations. Competencies required: - Managing Team Performance: Sets high standards for oneself and Team Members, provides guidance, development and takes corrective action in order to achieve consistently high levels of service.
- Personal Effectiveness: Adapts interpersonal style and skills so that high quality results are achieved. Modifies behaviour to accommodate for certain individuals, situations and different tasks.
- Personal and team development: Seeks opportunities to learn and to develop themselves and others in order to add value to the performance of the department and hotel.
- Business awareness: Understands the direct connection between day-to-day service delivery and how it impacts departmental, hotel and company success.
- Service excellence: Delivers service standards, which consistently exceed guest expectations.
- Technically skilled: Demonstrates and understands job requirements and displays the technical skills and knowledge required to perform job well and in line with the departmental SOPs. Other requirements: - Excellent command of Italian and English, both spoken and written;
- Previous experience in the same role or junior position for at least 3 years;
- 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).
- Preferred knowledge of Navision BC, Opera cloud, Online POs software.

📌 Chief Accountant (Milano)
🏢 Rocco Forte Hotels - Italy
📍 Milano