Description:

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 Bodrum, Turkey.
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 newest luxurious location opening in May 2025 in Bodrum, Turkey, the hotel is set to be one of the destination’s – and the brand’s - most coveted properties. 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.
Location: Bodrum, Muğla – Türkiye
What are the main responsabilities of your 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.

What do we offer to you?

• Being part of a new and growing international and award-winning brand - named Best New Brand at the Hospitality Design Awards in 2021.
• A luxurious and beautiful working environment, named one of the best new hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller.
• Working with a vibrant and diverse team, who are committed and enthusiastic about their goal.
• We foster our talent and growth opportunities by encouraging initiative, leadership, excellence and new, and promoting professional development in the company.
• A remuneration and benefits package according to your profile.
• Consciously committed to the community, ensuring all members are looked after in a respectful and collaborative way.

What do we expect from you?

• Passionate about hospitality and an enthusiastic demeanor, 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.
• Knowledge of requirements from Ministry of Tourism and other related institutions.
• Can communicate with SMM if needed.
• Native in Turkish language is a must.
• Professional knowledge of English is required.
• Previous Pre-Opening experience is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

• Proven leadership skills in a hotel/resort environment.
• Highest level of integrity and transparency.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams, to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports
• Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations.
• Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles.
• Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and Food & Beverage control. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and software applications.
• A working knowledge of hotel systems and operations.
• Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.

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