Interim Manager, RTR Banking (18mths FTC)

The post holder will assume day to day responsibility US/UK property specifics, promoting a pursuit of first-class service delivery. The person will drive delivery of Hotel Banking strategies and tightly govern the team on a day-to-day basis; this will require meticulous attention to detail, the ability to accurately interpret key business drivers within the Hotel Banking function and to take appropriate action where necessary. They will also support the Director and Banking Managers in the management of Hotel Banking Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), providing input to support development, refinement and ongoing monitoring ensuring that agreed service delivery metrics are met /exceeded.

Essential Functions:

Planning Activities

Support the implementation of strategy, goals, key initiatives and priorities for the function.
Plan the Banking team workloads and priorities, ensuring all key department tasks are completed to scheduled timelines and checklists are updated accordingly.
Influence and motivate the team, ensuring all function tasks are performed in the most efficient and effective way.
Maintain and revise, where necessary, all controls documentation in line with the organisation SOX compliance routines and deliverables.
Implement processes to support the successful conclusion of all SOX compliance testing and reviews, including peer checks, checklists and other such tools.
Project Lead / Support for Banking projects as required.
Organising Activities

Implement and manage function processes to ensure strategy and goals are achieved.
Coordinate with third-party service providers to ensure all necessary information is compiled, reviewed and approved, where necessary, for the specific activities associated with operating a successful Accounting function.
Serve as liaison for maintaining client stakeholder relationships, resolving their concerns, and escalating to leadership if necessary.
Controlling Co-ordinating Activities

Evaluate the effectiveness of current processes, recommend and implement actions to streamline the processes and maximize efficiency.
Oversee day to day reconciling activities and oversee the delivery of the monthly reconciliations
Review and monitor SLA and OLA to ensure agreed service delivery in accordance with agreement and take corrective action as needed.
Review and book key closing journal entries and other reports activities completed
Staffing Activities

Recruit, supervise and evaluate Banking team members and build competence with relevant employees through training and best practice sharing.
Manage the objectives for the team and how those objectives are going to be accomplished.
Carry out and monitor team member performance reviews, providing feedback and supporting development.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Relevant experience in a banking / Treasury accounting role

Project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with remote management Read more