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Project Accountant/ Administrator

Habitas

Habitas

Accounting & Finance
Mexico City, Mexico
Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2023
Habitas is a complex and fast-growing lodgings disruptor, with significant plans for expansionof its global footprint. A strong openings pipeline in LATAM over the coming 24-36 monthshas created a business need for a number of Project Accountants/ Administrators, withexperience in construction projects. These Project Accountant/ Administrators work out of ourMexico City Office or sometimes can join busy Project Teams on site. Primary ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibilities will include and not be limited to:▪ Ensure that Development Projects are completed to operational handover withinoriginal Budgets.▪ Be responsible for maintaining and updating the Smartsheet system with purchaseorders. This includes inputting new purchase orders, revising existing ones, andensuring that all relevant information is accurately recorded.▪ Assist in compiling and revising the team's expenses report. This involves reviewingindividual expense submissions, verifying receipts, and making necessary adjustmentsor corrections as required. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills areessential for this task.▪ Responsible for managing and updating vendor information. This includes maintaininga database or system where vendor details, such as contact information, pricing, andterms of service, are stored. Regularly updating this information will ensure accurateand up-to-date records.▪ Establish and maintain robust financial control across the live Development Project.▪ Submission of funding drawdown requests to Mexico.▪ Liaise and establish productive relationships with suppliers and service providers onthe Project.▪ Responsible for tracking and following up on invoices from vendors. This includesverifying the accuracy of the invoices, ensuring they are received in a timely manner,and addressing any discrepancies or issues that may arise. Effective communicationand coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders will be essential in resolvinginvoice-related matters.▪ Perform rolling supplier statement reconciliations.▪ Monthly reconciliation of Project costs to GL and submission of accruals listings.▪ Maintain capital commitments schedules.▪ Maintain consistent dialogue with all stakeholders as project costs are Reforecast on arolling basis.▪ Ad hoc Project reporting, as required. Profile▪ Experience of Hotel Development Budgeting concepts.▪ Competent Excel / Google Sheets and Smartsheet user.▪ Prior integral involvement in Development Project accounting and administration.▪ Good attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to multitask in a highlydeadline-oriented environment.▪ A collaborative, solution-focused approach and the ability to work effectivelyunsupervised.▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills.▪ Business English (Verbal & Written)▪ Spanish fluency is essential.▪ Must be prepared to travel to hotel development locations.