OKU KOS

JOB TITLE

Finance Manager, OKU Kos

LOCATION

Kos – Greece

At OKU, we are committed to sourcing the best of local and international talent to cultivate our reputation for excellence, and we are currently looking for a talented and dynamic Finance manager to join our team for our new hotel in Kos, Greece.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the popular and growing hotel & lifestyle brand at a pivotal phase in its growth. You will be responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources to ensure that all are utilized to maximize revenues and hotel profitability. Provide timely and accurate financial information and to ensure that the hotel operates within all related local and corporate policies and procedures

Working from OKU’s beautiful five-star location in Kos, this hands on-role invites the candidate to become part of an award-winning brand. Our vibrant and diverse team is committed to success and upholds a fun collaborative environment. We encourage initiative, leadership, and excellence by fostering talent and offering substantial growth opportunities within the company.

ABOUT OKU

‘OKU’ is derived from the Japanese spiritual and architectural concept meaning ‘inner space’. OKU Hotels is a boutique collection of soulfully-curated, laidback luxury hotels, created for the modern traveler. Meticulously designed sanctuaries are conceived with barefoot luxury, local connections and slow living at heart.

OKU Hotels is headquartered in London, with current properties operating in Ibiza and Kos, and a confirmed pipeline of hotels set to open in Türkiye, Spain and the Maldives. OKU is targeting to own and/or operate a collection of over ten exquisite properties in new and captivating destinations worldwide, over the next five years.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Monitor, control and record all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel.
• Manage all the hotel's accounting processes and supervise the financial operations of the different outlets/departments. Oversee purchase and logistic department.
• Oversee the day-to-day tasks of the finance team.
• Invoice control, tax preparation and presentation.
• Analytical accounting by departments.
• Knowledge of hotel systems: PMS, POS, and purchasing. Checking that data is transferred correctly between systems and data is accurate and in line with the reality.
• Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly and annual reporting of financial results of the hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Annual budget management, review and monitoring through forecasting.
• Definition of indicators (KPI) for monitoring activity and follow up.

• Review the cash position of the hotel daily in order to optimize the use of funds.

• Always search out and drive new business opportunities that benefit the hotel.
• Manage internal and external audits according to company policy.
• Assist General Manager in establishing policies, procedures, rules, internal controls and safeguards that are beneficial to the business.

• Work with IT to promote efficiency in the hotel for both guests and employees.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Passionate about hospitality and an enthusiastic demeanour, with a desire to represent the OKU philosophy in your professional environment.

• 4-year degree from accredited University/College with Accounting through intermediate levels.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the related position.

• Knowledge of Local Financial Regulations and Ergani.

• Knowledge of requirements from Ministry of Tourism and other related institutions.

• Can communicate with Local Financial Advisors if needed.

• Native in Greek language is a must.

• Professional knowledge of English is required.

• Previous Pre-Opening experience is a plus.