Grande Bretagne, Polynésie Française, Terres Australes et Antarctiques, Amérique du nord, Afrique du sud, Hongrie, Russie
Standing :
Hôtel ****
Date de disponibilité :
01/04/2009
Type de contrat :
Non renseigné
Horaires souhaités :
journée continue
Langue(s) :
Francais, Anglais
Expérience professionnelle :
August 08 - Present The Cafe Royal (part of Starwood Group), Regent Street LONDON
Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller
Duties: Contract for 6 Months finishing 28th February 09. The Cafe Royal is closing on 22nd December 08 after 140 years of business. I produce the Monthly report and work closely with the head office to ensure all balance sheets are reconciled for closure and all accounts receivable has been collected. I am also responsible for ensuring all finance areas are working smoothly to the required Starwood standard, and ongoing reports are initiated, produced and reported online to Starwood.
May 04 - June 08 LANGHAM HOTEL, LONDON & PASADENA ( USA )
Job Title: Management Accountant
Duties: Supervising a team of 13 people (directly 8 and Indirectly 5). Working closely with the Financial Controller and the Assistant Financial Controller on a daily basis and producing Month End Reports. Directly involved with change management and rebranding during the transition from the Hilton to the Langham Hotel in London. Ensuring all staff were operating at the required standard through leading performance management and monitoring. Reconciliation Project of GBP 53 Million on Hotel Renovation.
Most recently working for The Langham International Group in USA for 3 months assisting the transition from a former Ritz Carlton venue to the Langham Hungtingon Hotel & Spa, Passadena, California. Including setting up systems for audit control, bank reconciliation and smooth transfer from Fidelio front office system to Opera.
My duties involved :
-Reviewing the Daily Revenue Report;
-Bank Reconciliation;
-Supervising the Account Payable , Income Audit and General Cashier sections. Ensuring the smooth running of all sections within Finance, including advice and support on system operation and problem solving;
-Taking a lead in developing good team spirit and motivating colleagues to achieve efficient and effective performance;
-Liaising effectively with all other departments and building strong relations with key staff;
-Processing all the accruals relating to payroll, utilities, food and beverage and any other expenses;
-Review the P&L with the Finance Manager and the Finance Directors, and completing reports within deadline;
-Reconcile the Renovation Project (£53 Millions) in London for Head Office in Hong-Kong
Sept 97 –May 04: ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL – Kensington W8
Job Title : Accounts Payable Supervisor
Duties: Provided support to management by handling all routine and administrative work as a supervisor, stock take and inventory using Adaco, Disputing credit notes, preparing payment to suppliers and supervising daily data input of two accounts clerks. Producing monthly financial reports for the Financial Controller. Established and maintained good relationships with heads of department regarding their finance needs.
Feb 97 – Sept 97 : PELICAN Group PLC – Wardour Street W1
Job Title : Assistant Training Manager
Duties: Responsible for daily opening and closing of Café Rouge Restaurants in Wimbledon and Clapham South,
Motivated and managed the schedule of 15 staff
Managed liquor and food orders and all inventory control
Responsible for providing all associated paper work for head office, including timesheets, invoices, revenue, food costs, float
Sept 94 – Sept 96: ROYAL LANCASTER HOTEL – Lancaster Terrace W2
Job Title: Chef de Partie Larder for banqueting
Duties: To prepare and cook food in a safe and hygienic environment in line with business requirements and to the standard laid down by the Executive Chef for 1000 guest with the help of 2 Demi-chef de partie and 4 commis chef. Organising staff and ordering food
1992-3: Lycee Hotelier de Chevigny Saint Sauveur (AFPA) - France
Course : Cuisinier de Restaurant
Diploma: Certificat de Formation Professionnelle (Equiv. OND)
1991-2: Military Service in Berlin – Brigadier Chef
1988-90: Lycee Sainte Madeleine de Nantes – France
Course: Comptabilite et Gestion Administrative
Diploma: Baccalaureat Professionnel (Equiv A Level)
1986-88: Lycee Saint Pierre “ La Joliverie” de Nantes - France
Course: Agent d’Administration Commerciale et Comptable
Diploma: Brevet d’Etudes Professionnelles (Equiv OND)
Motivations :
Dear Sir/Madam,
After my contract finishing the 27th February 2009 with Le Meridien Piccadilly.I am seeking an employment opportunity that will allow me to utilise my skills and abilities in a new environment. I have ten years experience working in five star hotels as a management accountant, including recent experience in the US. I am now looking for a position as an Management Accountant within a quality hotel group. I am based in London and I am now looking to re-enter full time employment. I am hard working and flexible, and have a good track record of delivering effective financial systems, change management, supervising staff and team motivation. I have lived in the UK for fifteen years, and speak both English and French.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for additional information.
