Sariparmetha Dewi Kencana

Second person after the General Manager, lead and taking care of two major divisions in the Hotel, Finance and Human Resources in overall of both division functions while assisting and overviewing hotel operations in overall.

Pre-opening team:

Working closely with ownership and General Manager on the pre-opening process from the beginning with only GM and Director of Administration on-board; working on thewhole financial process (budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, procurement, etc.) as well as HR process (selecting, recruiting, training and benefits arrangement)

Overall Job Responsibility:

• Working closely with Owning Company and General Manager on the preopening process of the Hotel. Starts from the very beginning.

• Assist General Manager in establishing P&P for internal controls and assets safeguards.

• Approve all contracts, leases and agreements; ensure the competitive bids

• Prepare forecasts and budgets as required

• Monitor, control and record all sales, and expenses of the Hotel

• Effectively manage labor costs and ensure proper service levels are provided with the labor standards.

• Review the cash position of the hotel on a daily basis in order to optimize the use of funds.

• Financial reporting and analysis, internal control compliance and business management.

• Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly report of the entire financial results of the hotel in established USALI formats and in accordance with GAAP.

• Company's Culture carrier

• Actively network within the community to attract potential candidates for recruitment purposes and understanding the competitive market; hiring high-performing employees

• Managing and provide consultation to management on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, T&D, and labor relations.

• Take a leadership role in developing a culture that enables employees to perform in accordance to Four Seasons values.

• Effectively plan, design, develop and evaluate people & culture -related initiatives that support organizational strategic goals.

• Lead performance management, talent assessment, and effective labor relationships,

• Direct the development and implementation of organizational employee development programs, benefits plan, and employee records.

• Negotiating and administering employee handbooks.

• Deal with all disciplinary and grievance matters in a consistent manner and advising on legal implications

Ensuring compliance with local laws and industry rules and regulations

• Managed day-to-day operations within finance department
• Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
• Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
• Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
• Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
• Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
• Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
• Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
• Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
• Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
• Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.

• Managed day-to-day operations within finance department
• Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
• Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
• Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
• Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
• Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
• Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
• Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
• Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
• Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
• Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.

Performing Hotel Operational Audit as well as Internal Audit at

• Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran
• Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
• Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Thailand

Managed day-to-day operations within finance department, however was offered to re-join Four Seasons as Director of Finance as a better establishment and promising future career

• Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
• Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
• Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
• Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
• Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
• Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
• Communicated with staff, vendors and contractors regarding invoices and payment status to facilitate accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures.
• Reviewed accounting and financial documents for accuracy and examined supporting documentation to establish conformance with contracts and agreements.
• Conducted department meetings to communicate developments and implement process improvement activities.
• Coordinated and cooperated with internal and external audits and implemented agreed upon recommendations.
• Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency.
• Supported operational efforts and budgetary needs by taking initiative to recommend and manage costs and revenue enhancement.
• Established, observed and prepared operating equipment and supply inventories to support corporate purchasing policy.
• Liaised with CFO to communicate accounting activities and establish metrics for operating decisions.

• Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
• Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
• Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
• Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
• Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
• Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
• Communicated with staff, vendors and contractors regarding invoices and payment status to facilitate accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures.
• Reviewed accounting and financial documents for accuracy and examined supporting documentation to establish conformance with contracts and agreements.
• Conducted department meetings to communicate developments and implement process improvement activities.
• Coordinated and cooperated with internal and external audits and implemented agreed upon recommendations.
• Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency.
• Supported operational efforts and budgetary needs by taking initiative to recommend and manage costs and revenue enhancement.
• Established, observed and prepared operating equipment and supply inventories to support corporate purchasing policy.
• Liaised with CFO to communicate accounting activities and establish metrics for operating decisions.

• Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
• Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
• Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
• Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
• Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
• Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
• Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
• Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings, and related schedules.
• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
• Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
• Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
• Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.

Lecturing on free time while working with Delloite Touche Tohmatsu

• Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
• Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
• Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
• Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.

• Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
• Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
• Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
• Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.