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At , you have the power to create your future. For us, the most important thing is your talent: We share the passion that makes you put your heart into everything you do, day after day. We are by your side to help you go beyond your limits, to celebrate every victory with you. Because together, we are the stars of our own stories.

At we put our soul and our passion into everything we do so that our guests can live a unique experience, full of the warmth and the hospitality that are so typical of our Spanish origin. If you have an eye for detail and wish to improve yourself every day in an environment which stands out for its personalized customer service, if you enjoy working for a stylish urban or leisure hotel brand, if you want to be part of a team of people who are passionate about what they do\xe2\x80\xa6 Then you belong at .

At MELI\xc3\x81 DESERT PALM, we use our initiative and always find the best way to solve a problem either for a guest or a colleague. We work as a team to deliver the highest quality of service on all occasions. We always think of new ways to surprise and delight our guests. We treat guests and colleagues with dignity and respect. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. And we are proud to represent our hotel and our country to the guests from all over the world.

We are looking for Finance Business Partner

MISSION

To serve the needs of the business, our guests and our colleagues by leading the Finance, Purchasing and IT pepartments of the Hotel. The Finance Business Partner is responsible for all hotel accounting and financial controls.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3+ years experience working in a similar role within a Hotel
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent degree in the field of finance, accounting or related field
• Excellent English communication skills
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and periodicals
• Strategic thinking
• Strong Problem solving and creativity skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Exposure in Financial Control, Planning, Budgeting and Analysis
• Commercial awareness of the trends in finance within the hospitality sector.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and manages the daily work of the Finance, Purchasing and IT department.
• Ensures and is responsible for the accuracy and propriety of all charges and credits to the various accounts and ensure that they are properly recorded in the books on a timely basis.
• Ensures that all balance sheet transactions are accounted for documented and properly reconciled.
• Is fully conversant with the company standard chart of accounts and the correct use thereof.
• Ensures that the accounting records comply with local laws and regulations.
• Ensures the month end closing process is completed and the timely preparation of all required financial reports.
• Ensures the accurate and prompt monthly and year-end closing of the books of accounts.
• Assists in the completion of forecasts and budgets as instructed.
• Prepares monthly financial reports and schedules as directed, required by management and owners.
• Thoroughly familiar with the duties and procedures of other team members within the Finance, Purchasing and IT department over whom he/she has supervision.
• Assists and coordinates the internal and external audit process.
• Familiar, and kept up to date with all policies as finance is involved.
• Is hands on and takes an active role in daily activities within the department, ensuring that all work is up to date and assists team members where required.
• Provides commercial and financial information to assist the General Manager in any decision making process.
• Ensures PDR\'s are completed on schedule and actively develops team members\' skills and behaviours.
• Oversees the training of Finance, Purchasing and IT department team members.
• Coordinates departmental leave and organises the coverage of positions during team member absence.
• Creates a pleasant working environment, ensuring productive and efficient work practices within the team.
• Ensures that all internal control procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Maintains an adequate and up to date filing system.
• Is flexible in relation to working hours, especially at month and year-end.
• Handles all requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner.
• Minimises the risks of accidents and workers compensation costs by ensuring the correct work practises are used and that the area is safe from hazards.
• Employs adequate internal control procedures to ensure correct authorization for payment procedures
• Provides administrative support to Management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance
• Assists in enforcing, documenting and establishing adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets.
• Maintains up to-date account analysis and reconciliations
• Controls the inventory, credit, and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances.
• Performs any additional tasks assigned to ensure that the hotel functions smoothly.

What benefits do we have for you?

• If you love to travel, Melia Hotels International is the place to work \xf0\x9f\x98\x89 We have excellent discounts through our global My MeliaRewards program for you, your family, and friends.
• At Melia the protagonist is you! You choose how far you want to go, and for this, we have different development plans in order to offer you opportunities for growth and to fulfill your professional dream. In addition, you can have international experiences if you wish, because we are located in more than forty countries!
• Meli\xc3\xa1 Hotels International has developed a learning model focused on you, centered around continuous and experiential learning that can accompany you in your professional development. Because if you evolve, Meli\xc3\xa0 evolves with you.
• Corporate Social Responsibility is of vital importance to us, and for this reason, we give the opportunity to participate in different events and social activities of diversity and social inclusion, always highlighting our values and purpose.

What will it be like to work for Meli\xc3\xa1 Hotels International?

is unique among the 20 largest international hotel groups in having an origin in leisure and the ideal size to combine exceptional hospitality with management that is efficient and close to its stakeholders. All of this, along with our Spanish warmth and passion, makes us distinct and different.

At you are the protagonist. The combination of your talent and your passion with our desire to grow by your side has no limits. Together, we will step forward with the strength of a great company. Together, we\'ll turn the future into an amazing story.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, religion, age, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company.

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