Assistant Accounting & Financial Controller

Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with remarkable properties that include the illustrious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, remote beach retreats like Cap Juluca in Anguilla, Italian hideaways such as Splendido in Portofino, and gateways to natural wonders such as Hotel das Cataratas beside Brazil’s Iguassu Falls. From trains to river barges, safari lodges to hotels, each unique property has a distinctive story, personality, and identity, with a personalized team to match.

Belmond is recruiting an Assistant Financial Controller to work on property at multiple locations in Italy. The role might require relocating temporarily to various locations within the Southern Europe Region which might include currently Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Oversees the Accounting department activities to ensure optimal efficiency and performance of the department.

• Represents the Financial Controller in his absence.
• Assists Financial Controller in the budgeting & forecasting processes.
• Directs and supervises Accounting department employees, including income audit and accountant.
• Assists the FC in implementing policies, rules, internal controls, and safeguards that ensure profitability and control of operations; liaison with the business's external and internal auditors.
• Assists Financial Controller for Financial Reporting to Corporate Headquarters.
• Coordinates annual internal and external audit processes.
• Monitors departmental internal controls and creates and implements Operating procedures as necessary.
• Coordinates the reconciliation of the balance sheets.
• Delegates accounting tasks to junior accounting staff.
• Identifies solutions to discrepancies in financial records.
• Highly skilled in accounting and financial processes.
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Business and Accounting background.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and relate well with senior management, colleagues, and subordinates.
• English language essential; Spanish and Portuguese language desirable.

At Belmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. Permanently labour contract according to C.