Financial Controller

On behalf of one our esteemed clients, a newly opened 5 star boutique hotel, we are seeking to engage a Financial Controller on a Full Time basis. You will be responsible for the complete financial management of the hotel. This hands-on role combines daily accounting and control activities with budgeting, cash-flow management, commercial analysis and decision support. The role ensures that transactions are recorded accurately, revenue and expenditure are properly controlled, statutory obligations are met, and management and ownership receive clear, timely insight into the hotel's performance.Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Accounting and Financial Operations·      Manage the hotel's daily accounting and financial activities.·      Review and post daily revenue from rooms, food and beverage, events and other hotel services.·      Reconcile the property management system, point-of-sale system, payment platforms, bank deposits and accounting records.·      Verify occupancy, room rates, discounts, complimentary stays, cancellations, no-shows, refunds and adjustments.·      Complete daily, weekly and monthly bank, cash, credit-card and guest-ledger reconciliations.·      Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurate, complete and supported by appropriate documentation.·      Control petty cash, reception floats and departmental cash holdings, investigating any discrepancies promptly.·      Complete month-end and year-end accounting procedures within agreed deadlines.Summary of Additional Responsibilities·      Oversee accounts payable, supplier reconciliations, payment schedules, purchasing controls and accurate recording of accruals, prepayments and liabilities.·      Manage accounts receivable and credit control, including invoicing, deposits, debtor follow-up, credit limits and aged-debtor reporting.·      Review and reconcile commissions charged by booking platforms, travel agents and other third parties, challenging errors and assessing channel profitability.·      Lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts and cash-flow planning, monitor funding requirements and provide early warning of financial risks.·      Prepare and analyse the hotel’s profit and loss statement, departmental performance, margins, costs and variances, recommending corrective action where required.·      Monitor the hotel’s competitive set, market trends, pricing, occupancy, booking pace and channel mix to support commercial and revenue decisions.·      Coordinate stocktakes and inventory controls, investigate variances, waste and losses, and work with department heads to improve stock management.·      Oversee payroll controls and analyse staffing costs and productivity against revenue, occupancy, budget and forecast.·      Produce timely management accounts and performance reports for the General Manager and ownership, covering financial results, hotel KPIs, cash, debtors and creditors.·      Maintain robust internal controls, safeguard assets, support audits and ensure compliance with Maltese accounting, VAT, payroll, tax and statutory obligations.Candidate Requirements·      Degree, diploma or recognised professional qualification in accounting, finance or a related field.·      Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Hotel Accountant, Chief Accountant or in a comparable finance position.·      Hotel or hospitality accounting experience is strongly preferred.·      Strong knowledge of budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, management accounting, financial reporting and internal controls.·      Experience with revenue reconciliation, commission review, stock control and departmental profit and loss analysis.·      Working knowledge of Maltese VAT, payroll, taxation and statutory reporting requirements is highly desirable.·      Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with property management, point-of-sale, inventory and online booking systems is an advantage.·      Strong analytical ability, accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.·      Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and combine detailed daily accounting with strategic financial analysis.·      Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with department heads, suppliers, advisers, management and ownership.The ideal candidate is commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable in a small, hands-on hotel environment. They can move confidently between detailed daily tasks - such as checking revenue postings, reconciling commissions, processing supplier invoices and performing stocktakes - and broader responsibilities such as budgeting, cash-flow management, competitor analysis and review of every component of the profit and loss statement. The individual should be proactive, inquisitive and prepared to challenge unexplained costs or inconsistencies while maintaining constructive working relationships across the hotel.Email info@hotelogique.com with reference HVIFCRH001 by not later than the 21st September 2026. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.