- Location
- Four Seasons Tunis, Tunisia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Director
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Beachfront relaxation on north Africa’s Mediterranean coast. In the heart of Tunisia’s vibrant and exotic capital city, our modern Mediterranean oasis offers a calm, laid-back beachfront escape alongside this bustling business hub. Relax at our Spa and pools, stay connected with state-of-the-art business services, or take a step back in time – more than 3,000 years of ancient civilization are at your fingertips.About the role
Assist the Director of Finance in managing all financial aspects of the hotel's operations, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and corporate policies and procedures, supervise the day-to-day activities of the Accounting Office, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial controls and reporting processes, and helping ensure the efficient and effective operation of the hotel's finance function.
What to do:
- Lead, mentor, and supervise the Finance team by providing coaching, training, performance management, and development opportunities to foster a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Conduct regular department meetings, support career growth initiatives, and maintain high team morale and retention.
- Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department, ensuring the accurate and efficient execution of accounting processes and financial activities. Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal departments, while providing regular updates to the Director of Finance on financial performance, operational results, key initiatives, and any issues requiring attention.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, work rules, and standards of conduct, while planning and managing finance-related projects and initiatives. Support recruitment efforts, evaluate employee performance, and take appropriate personnel actions to build and maintain a strong Finance team.
- Manage and oversee the month-end closing process, including the preparation of financial statements, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure compliance with USALI, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and corporate financial reporting standards.
- Support the Director of Finance in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, tax reporting, and financial compliance. Maintain strong internal controls, ensure adherence to corporate policies and accounting procedures, and safeguard the integrity of financial transactions and records.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, oversee statutory and regulatory reporting, and ensure compliance with management agreements, fee calculations, banking procedures, and payment authorization requirements. Monitor financial risks and maintain accurate and compliant financial operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, operational efficiency, and reporting accuracy. Support inventory controls, cash management, and cross-functional financial activities while ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the Accounting function.
- Monitor and control hotel expenses to support profitability and operational efficiency, while assisting the Director of Finance with budgeting and forecasting activities. Oversee house funds, cash floats, and fixed asset accounting, ensuring accurate recording of depreciation, asset disposals, and related gains or losses, while maintaining compliance with financial policies and safeguarding the hotel's assets.
Education : University degree – major in accounting or finance preferred; exception must be approved by Senior Vice President, Operations Finance
Experience : From three to five years of experience in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization.
skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and accountability.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, internal policies and procedures, with advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data, identify opportunities for improvement, support business decisions, and drive operational performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, deliver presentations, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
High level of integrity and transparency, serving as a role model by demonstrating ethical decision-making, sound judgment, and professional conduct at all times.
Strong organizational skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, risk management, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-controlled work environment.
