Accountant

Job Posting – Accountant

Position: Accountant

Location: Whispering Woods Resort, Bhiwandi

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: General Manager / Management

Work Mode: On-Site ( preferred – stay at the property with food & accommodation provided ) or Office-based.

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Role Overview

Whispering Woods Resort is looking for a detail-oriented, experienced, and proactive Accountant to manage the end-to-end finance and accounting functions of two business entities:

• Whispering Woods (Resort Rooms)

• Basil (Restaurant & F&B Operations)

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing financial statements, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving cost control. The role also requires coordination with multiple teams (Front Office, F&B, and Management), making it a critical part of day-to-day operations. In addition, the position includes support with HR-related responsibilities such as payroll, attendance, and employee documentation.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of hospitality operations, finance management, and HR support , and is ideally suited for candidates with prior experience in hotel or resort accounting .

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Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain separate accounts for Whispering Woods (Rooms) and Basil (Restaurant).

• Accurately record daily transactions, including guest revenue, F&B sales, and expenses.

• Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheets, and profit & loss statements .

• Manage petty cash, vendor invoices, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, professional tax, etc.) and timely filing of returns.

• Monitor and report variances in budgets and expenses.

2. Operational Finance Support

• Coordinate daily with the Front Office team and Restaurant/F&B team to reconcile revenues.

• Track guest billing, reservations, F&B sales, and discounts.

• Verify accuracy of POS and room revenue entries.

• Implement and monitor cost-control measures across departments.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for operational efficiency.

3. HR & Administrative Support

• Assist with payroll processing and salary disbursement.

• Maintain accurate employee attendance, leave records, and staff registers.

• Support management in HR documentation, statutory compliance, and employee onboarding.

• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in employee financial records.

4. Reporting & Coordination

• Provide daily/weekly/monthly financial updates to the General Manager and Management.

• Maintain transparency and accuracy in reporting to internal stakeholders.

• Work closely with management to streamline accounting, payroll, and HR processes .

• Support internal audits and provide documentation as required.

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Requirements

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.

• Experience: Prior experience in hotel/resort accounting strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Tally/ERP systems .

• Proficiency in MS Excel for reporting, analysis, and reconciliation.

• Ability to manage dual accounts (Rooms + Restaurant) efficiently.

• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.

• Candidates willing to stay on-site at the property preferred; otherwise, must work from the office.

• Flexibility to assist with HR-related tasks in addition to core accounting.

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What We Offer

• Food & accommodation provided for on-site employees.

• Work-life balance:

• 2 offs per month for On-Site employees.

• 1 weekly off for Office-based employees.

• A dynamic role that combines accounting, finance, and HR responsibilities.

• Professional growth opportunities in the hospitality sector.

• Exposure to both resort operations (rooms) and restaurant operations (F&B) .

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

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Why Join Whispering Woods Resort?

At Whispering Woods, we believe in building a team that thrives on excellence, accountability, and innovation . As our Accountant, you will:

• Take ownership of end-to-end accounting for both accommodation and dining operations.

• Play a key role in ensuring financial transparency and compliance .

• Contribute to the efficiency and profitability of a growing boutique hospitality brand.

• Gain exposure to both operations finance and human resource management .

This is not just a back-office role — it's an opportunity to be directly involved in shaping the financial and operational success of Whispering Woods.