EDMUND MENSAH
Stafford,VA
Summary
Finance leader with more than fifteen years of hotel and hospitality accounting experience across multiple properties. Strong record of improving profitability, strengthening internal controls, delivering accurate financial reporting, and supporting hotel operations. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, compliance, tax preparation, cash flow oversight, and staff development. Focused on operational alignment and financial discipline within hotel environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant and Income Auditor
Movenpick and Alisa Hotels
07.2005 - 09.2012
- Daily revenue auditing and reporting with bank activity reconciliation.
- Led monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Managed reconciliation of general ledger accounts, enhancing accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
Area Director of Finance
TPG Hotels and Resorts
11.2022 - Current
- Lead financial operations across assigned hotels, ensuring timely, accurate reporting, and internal control compliance.
- Oversee month-end close, GL reviews, payroll audits, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Direct cash flow management and implement corrective actions for operational variances.
- Train and mentor property accounting teams, improving audit readiness and reporting discipline.
Area Controller
AC Hotels
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed accounting functions for multiple hotel units, including revenue auditing, payables, receivables, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Performed detailed variance analysis and supported department heads with financial insights.
- Improved revenue reconciliation processes, and strengthened control documentation.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulations.
Area Controller
Moxy Hotels
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Directed hotel and restaurant finance operations with accountability for statements, forecasts, compliance, and tax-related processes.
- Guided working capital reviews and operational cost control efforts.
Area Controller
Courtyard by Marriott
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Supported multi-property financial operations, including reporting, compliance, cost control, and audit preparation.
Controller
Moxy Hotels
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed GL entries, reconciliations, cash flow, and payroll while delivering accurate month-end performance reports.
Accounting Manager
Interstate Hotels and Resorts
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed balance sheet reviews, revenue reconciliation, receivables management, and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy and deadlines.
Assistant Controller
Movenpick Hotels and Resorts
11.2013 - 01.2017
- Supported internal control evaluations, supervised accounting staff, and delivered complete financial reports and audit schedules.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Supervised month-end close procedures ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Chief Accountant
Movenpick Hotels and Resorts
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed bookkeeping, monthly closings, reconciliations, statements, and inventory accounts while supervising accounting staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Information Systems
Regent University College of Science And Technology
Accra, Ghana09-2010
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Takoradi Technical University
Takoradi, Ghana09-2002
Skills
- Experienced with SUN Systems
- Proficient in Opera PMS
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Payroll system management
- M3 core accounting expertise
- Financial reporting
- General ledger reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- Revenue auditing
- Budget forecasting
- Month-end close processes
- Internal controls compliance
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Financial leadership and reporting.
- Multi property oversight.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Internal controls and compliance.
- Cash flow and working capital management.
- Payroll management.
- Daily revenue reporting.
- Variance analysis.
- Audit preparation.
- Team supervision and coaching.
- Hotel systems proficiency.
OPERATIONAL FINANCE LEADERSHIP
- Lead multi property financial operations with full responsibility for reporting accuracy compliance and performance reviews.
- Direct annual budgeting cycles monthly forecasts and daily operating reviews.
- Strengthen cash handling procedures revenue controls balance sheet integrity and tax compliance.
- Partner with General Managers and department heads to improve profitability and support operational decisions.
Timeline
Area Director of Finance
TPG Hotels and Resorts
11.2022 - Current
Area Controller
AC Hotels
03.2020 - 11.2022
Area Controller
Moxy Hotels
03.2020 - 12.2021
Area Controller
Courtyard by Marriott
03.2020 - 12.2021
Controller
Moxy Hotels
07.2018 - 03.2020
Accounting Manager
Interstate Hotels and Resorts
07.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Controller
Movenpick Hotels and Resorts
11.2013 - 01.2017
Chief Accountant
Movenpick Hotels and Resorts
10.2012 - 10.2013
Senior Accountant and Income Auditor
Movenpick and Alisa Hotels
07.2005 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Information Systems
Regent University College of Science And Technology
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Takoradi Technical University