Assistant Director of Finance (M/F/D)

The Assistant Director of Finance will join the Finance Team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich. Mandarin Oriental is the award‑winning owner and operator of luxury hotels, resorts and residences worldwide, known for legendary service rooted in Asian heritage and cutting‑edge luxury experiences. The position sits in the hotel's Finance Department and reports directly to the Director of Finance. In this role you will oversee the hotel's financial operations on a daily basis. Core duties include preparing journal entries and balance‑sheet reconciliations during month‑end close, ensuring compliance with local legislation and internal policies, and supporting the Director of Finance with forecasting and budgeting. You will also act as controller when the Director is absent and provide department heads with accurate financial information to aid their decision‑making. The employer expects a candidate who can manage high‑volume work with meticulous attention to detail, communicates clearly in both written and spoken form, and builds effective relationships with hotel staff, clients and vendors. Strong organisational and time‑management abilities are essential, as is a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times. The role requires an analytical mindset, flexibility, reliability and a solid working knowledge of all accounting areas, enabling you to cover various positions when needed. Proficiency in German and English at a very good level is mandatory, while any additional language skills are considered a plus. Located in Zurich's historic Old Town, the hotel offers 80 guest rooms and suites, three dining venues and newly renovated event facilities, including a grand ballroom. The team benefits from Mandarin Oriental's Learning & Development programmes, the global MOstay accommodation offer, and a range of health and wellness initiatives that support work‑life balance. What the role asks for: - Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail - Excellent written communication skills - Excellent verbal communication skills - Ability to build effective relationships with staff and vendors - Excellent organizational skills - Excellent time management skills - Professional, confidential, ethical approach - Analytical thinker - Flexible and reliable - Working knowledge of all accounting areas - Very good German language proficiency - Very good English language proficiency - Additional foreign language skills (nice-to-have)