Assistant Director of Finance – Zurich

In collaboration with our Swiss Partners, we are seeking an Assistant Director of Finance for a 5 star hotel located in the heart of the Old Town near to the main business district and also close to the city’s leisure attractions.

Reporting to the Director of Finance the successful individual will be responsible for:

• Preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations during month-end closing
• Ensuring that local legislation and procedures are followed
• Responsible for following and understanding all MOHG and Hotel Policies & Procedures
• Assisting the Director of Finance with forecasting and budgeting
• Performing any controller tasks during the absence of Director of Finance
• Supporting department heads with making relevant and accurate decisions on financial matters

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Analytical thinker
• Flexible and reliable
• Responsible for understanding and having a working knowledge of all areas in accounting and being able to assist or cover a position if needed
• Very good knowledge of German and English. Further foreign language skills are an advantage

The company offers great benefits including:

• Discounts on hotel stays and dining across the group
• Colleague recognition and reward programs
• An exciting range of learning and development programs
• Opportunities for promotion and transfers worldwide
• Colleague Social events and Wellness programs

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1169