Ship Financial Controller Azamara

Ship Financial Controller Azamara

Department: Hotel

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Ship Controller of Azamara Cruises. The Ship Controller is responsible for supervising the financial operations onboard Azamara ships, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant management of financial processes for the entire vessel. This role involves the direct supervision of the Payroll Officer, responsible for crew payroll management and Guest Accounts Officer, who handle guest accounts and onboard financial transactions.

The Inventory Managers, who oversees hotel procurement and inventory operations, and Marine Store Controllers who oversee marine procurement and marine inventory operations must offer full cooperation and full visibility to the Ship Controller for financial reporting and cost control. The Ship Controller ensures all financial activities are in compliance with policies and procedures, with a primary focus on cost control, accurate reporting, and the safeguarding of company assets.

• Manages and controls all financial operations within the hotel department onboard, ensuring that processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant with company policies.
• Reviews and reconciles daily financial reports, including revenue, expenses, and cash flows.
• Ensures all financial data is entered accurately into relevant systems (Fidelio SPMS, MXP, MXP POS, Ship Sure) and regularly reviews system reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborates with department heads to monitor and analyze financial performance and
  identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversees the Guest Accounts Officer to ensure all guest transactions, billing, adjustments, and refunds are accurately recorded and processed.
• Conducts periodic audits of guest accounts to verify accuracy, compliance, and identify
  discrepancies.
• Resolves any escalated issues related to guest financial transactions or disputes, providing exceptional service to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Oversees the Payroll Officer in their managing and processing of crew payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
• Reviews and approves all payroll adjustments, deductions, and commissions are processed accurately and in compliance with Company policies and maritime regulations.
• Reviews and approves crew payroll to maintain accuracy and identify potential improvements in the payroll process.
• Conducts a final audit of the payroll files before processing and approving the sending of payroll files to V.Ships Payroll team and shoreside accounting.
• Reviews and manages the approval of all time and attendance for each department; ensuring T&A reported is accurate and in compliance with MLC policy.
• Oversees the reasonableness of overtime within crew payroll and is not in excess of departmental overtime budgets.
• Conducts periodic physical spot checks of all Hotel inventory items and ensuring it complies accurately with MXP inventory.
• Oversees the inventory process to ensure accurate tracking, monitoring, and reporting of inventory levels and procurement activities.
• Supervises Hotel inventory costs, ensuring optimal stock levels to avoid excess inventory or stockouts.
• Monitors and tests internal stock controls held onboard the ships by overseeing the safeguard of Hotel inventory controls for accuracy.
• Supervises accurate tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of inventory values for hotel stores in compliance with company financial policies and accounting standards.
• Monitors and validates purchase orders raised by the Inventory Manager for financial compliance and budgetary limits.
• Implements and maintains internal control procedures to prevent financial mismanagement or fraud in Hotel inventory operations.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and applicable Hotel inventory financial regulations.
• Coordinates with the Inventory Manager to ensure timely submission of Hotel inventory financial data for monthly and annual reporting.
• Conducts periodic spot checks of all Marine inventory items and ensuring it complies accurately with MXP inventory.
• Oversees Marine Store Controllers to ensure accurate tracking, monitoring, and reporting of…