Oceania/Regent - Hotel Controller

ISMIRA AGENCY is actively recruiting for the position of Hotel Controller onboard Oceania and Regent Cruises. The Hotel Controller is responsible for performing all administrative services on any designated ICS operated vessel within the Oceania Cruises branch, providing a professional and reliable ICS financial and controlling service onboard.

BENEFITS:

• Free food & accommodation
• Perfect chance to travel the world
• Prestigious job on board premium class cruise company
• Medical insurance, visa refunded on board
• Earn recognition and career advancement opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible and accountable for data integrity of all shipboard financial aspects, including payroll, inventories and operating budgets.
• Manage subordinates and monitor implemented efficiency measurements.
• Maintain efficient, prompt and accurate overall Administration.
• Provide strategic inventory, financial, and budget planning.
• Assist with the achievement of departmental financial budgets and targets.
• Maintain an open and proactive line of communication with shipboard and corporate management.
• Manage ICS payroll with all associated responsibilities.
• Provide accurate and prompt reporting based on documentation requirements.
• Establish and enforce cycle count schedules for bars and perform spot checks.
• Manage crew matters related to financial queries.
• Provide general maintenance of all internal operating systems, ICS, Apollo Solution, TAR, ABS.
• Provide system training, ICS, ABS, TAR, to the onboard users.
• Develop effective relationships and communicate with direct subordinates, supervisors, division heads and shipboard/corporate managers.
• Maintain the safe, cash book and daily cash flow requirements.
• Process, review and approve ship cash expenditures.
• Prepare daily revenue recaps.
• Execute daily Fidelio/Micros reporting and reconciliation.
• Prepare and submit accounting documents as per documentation requirements.
• Prepare and submit concessionaire’s settlements and invoices.
• Maintain and audit payroll system frequently to ensure data replication between HR and payroll system is up to date.
• Provide general financial support for the F&B Department.
• Forward hard copies of end of voyage files and various documents to Head Office.
• Generate payment of Port Agents and send the necessary reports to Head Office.
• Generate financial reports in conjunction with and under the direction of the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Maintain and communicate all budget and target files on a daily basis.
• Coordinate financial meetings with onboard management.
• Provide budget vs. actual results and predictive forecast.
• Monitor and report out port cash purchase transactions.
• Allocate all expenses to the appropriate operating accounts.
• Submit voyage victualling within 24 hours of voyage ending, after being controlled for accuracy.
• Monitor Time & Attendance reporting and alert HOD with accumulated OT expenses.
• Monitor Rest Hour compliance and alert the HOD.
• Maintain operating system with daily guest count to support appropriate cost and revenue reporting.
• Verify and confirm all special service items issued or provided.
• Maintain credit and debit transactions by voyage.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years of experience in the Finance/Accounting/Supply Chain field of luxury hotels and cruise line brands.
• At least 5 years of experience as Hotel Controller/Inventory Manager/Payroll Manager in a well-recognized luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.
• Strong knowledge in F&B procedures.
• Previous ship experience in the same position is mandatory.
• Excellent understanding of finance and inventory management.
• Outstanding knowledge of cost control, budget allocation and payroll management.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, must be able to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Ability to lead and make decisions.
• Good administrative skills.
• Experienced in coaching subordinates.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• Must adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
• No visible tattoo.

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Last updated: July 24, 2024

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