Necker Island
Sir Richard Branson's private island and home, Necker, in the British Virgin Islands, is unquestionably the most idyllic place in the Caribbean. Necker Island is 74 acres, fringed with white sandy beaches and surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs. Necker Island is normally hired exclusively for 30- 40 resident guests, with the option to accommodate more, on an all-inclusive basis, perfect for special occasions and events! It can also be shared with others ‘house-party’ style during Celebration Weeks which are held several times each year, when guests can book individual rooms. Accommodation comes in the form of twelve rooms in the Great House, six individual Balinese style cottages and two rooms in Temple House. The property can also be rented for large events and weddings of over 200 people and has a wonderful array of rare wildlife which we are helping to flourish!
Guests on Necker are encouraged to view the island as their home. The island provides extensive water sports activities as well as tennis courts with resident coach, gym and an outstanding spa.
The Branson family’s new residence (The Villa), on the eastern side of the property has recently been constructed. It opened in 2020 and is their private residence.
In 2017 Necker Island was devastated by hurricane Irma. It was re-opened (bigger and better!) in October 2018 and has now completed a major re-development phase. As a result, the property in an exceptionally strong position of having new, beautiful, world leading facilities covering both the front and back of house areas.
Necker Island is a fast paced, customised experience that is in high demand. One week rarely looks like the next as we go from family reunions, to weddings, conferences, summer holidays, tennis weeks, kitesurfing weeks and much more. The magic of the experience holding them together and the interaction with an outstanding team remain as the common thread between all these occasions!
Moskito Island (your neighbour)
Moskito Island is a 125-acre private island, in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, unquestionably the most idyllic community of homeowners in the Caribbean. Surrounded by turquoise waters, coral reefs and fringed by white sandy beaches, the new development consists of 10 exclusive three-acre lots, which have been sold as freehold. Additionally, a communal recreational area has been developed for the homeowners which consists of a Clubhouse with pool, pool bar and kitchen area that serves 3 exclusive dining pavilions plus 2 tennis courts, gym and tennis pavilion, a fully furnished water sports facility and welcome and arrival docks and pavilions for the homeowners. These communal areas are occasionally used for functions and gatherings.
The island has a fully independent infrastructure, including water & power production. These services are centrally managed and sold back to the Lots.
Three of the ten Estates are already completed and a further three will be completing before the end of 2020. The Homeowners have the option to rent their villas and the island team will manage that process. A seventh lot is under development and the final three are on the market.
This role reports to the Head of Finance.
For more information on the Virgin Limited Edition portfolio, please visit www.virginlimitededition.com
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE IN YOUR TOOLKIT
Qualifications / Experience & Development
- Strong accounting skills (mandatory)
- Experience as Assistant Financial Controller in the Hotel Industry (island operation preferred, min. 3 years as AFC) (essential)
- Experience in leading others successfully
- Experience with international hotel group operations (essential)
- Knowledge of SAGE Accounting (desirable)
- Knowledge of FAIRMAS (desirable)
- Knowledge of PROTEL (desirable)
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially EXCEL (essential)
Behaviours / Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accuracy and working with attention to detail
- Reliability and impeccable confidentiality
- Self-starter and self-motivator
- Structured working and ability to organize
- Hands-on approach to deal with unexpected challenges
- Commercial astuteness
- Committed to delivering results in time to meet deadlines
- Empathic leadership and ability to work with different nationalities
- Willing to contribute to a positive working environment
- Ability to work and lead under pressure
- Flexibility in working long hours and days as required
- Cooperative attitude in dealing with other departments
- Ability to communicate financial matters to non-financial staff
- Experience with working in remote locations
WHAT'S THE GIG?
You will be working as part of a tight knit Finance Team on Necker Island. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance (HoF) you will be responsible for a big part of everyday operation in Finance. You will be supervising other functions in Finance and have a substantial share in monthend closing and reconciliations.
It will be part of your duties to take care of the integrity of finance data, and ensure that payments are thoroughly checked before they are conducted. We work hard but we want to do it with a smile. As part of the team you are expected to contribute substantially to a positive working environment.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'D DO:
Daily / weekly tasks:
- Supervise everyday operation in Finance and support all team members
- Ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of all financial data and reports
- Establish control mechanisms as appropriate
- Prepare daily and weekly reports as required
- Handling of bank accounts, daily bank reconciliations
- Support other departments with financial information
- Handle ad-hoc requests from head office, the General Manager or other departments
Monthly tasks
- Prepare month end journal vouchers as assigned
- Post journal vouchers for month end
- Prepare monthend figures for review with the HoF
- Assist in preparing monthend reporting
- Assist in preparing deviation analysis for results
- Prepare account reconciliations as assigned
- Monitor and control accruals and prepayments
HERE'S THE DEAL
Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance based bonus scheme, up to 15% of annual salary
- Hours as required
- 20 days paid holiday per year plus public holidays (there are typically 14 per year in the BVI)
- Subsistence, Flight & Accommodation allowances
- Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Company Pension after qualifying period
- Initial flights from country of residence (and return at end of contract)
- …and the world’s best commute to work!