Assistant Financial Controller

Nearheal Pty Ltd (trading as Nearheal); City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Heartist Benefits

Staff travel discounts

Accor Academy

Brand growth paths

Job summary

Novotel Brisbane South Bank, part of Accor, seeks an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to lead the hotel’s daily finance operations. You will oversee AP/AR, payroll, and cash flow, ensuring strong internal controls while partnering with Department Heads to drive profitability.

You will assist in budgeting and forecasting, conduct reconciliations, and support audit/compliance. A proactive approach to process improvement is essential in this dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of PAYG, GST, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation, BAS, Accounts Payable and Superannuation.
• Experience with accounting systems; Opera Cloud, Zambion Ready Workforce, Purchase Plus, Micros Symphony, and Sun Cloud advantageous.
• Previous hotel or hospitality finance experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and driving business performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and guidance to Department Heads to identify and implement cost-effective initiatives that improve profitability.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit/compliance processes.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and authorise payments alongside the Financial Controller and General Manager.
• Ensure cash handling procedures, internal controls, and finance policies are adhered to at all times.
• Work closely with the Front Office team to ensure revenue transactions are accurately recorded and night audit procedures are followed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reconciliations

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Tools

Opera Cloud

Zambion Ready Workforce

Purchase Plus

Micros Symphony

Sun Cloud

Job description

Situated in the vibrant heart of Brisbane's Cultural Precinct near the beautiful South Bank Parklands,Novotel Brisbane South Bank places you, and our guests, just moments away from premier destinations such as the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the Queensland Art Gallery. With 238 premium rooms, conferencing facilities, and in house dining, we've consistently delivered award winning service since opening our doors in 2018.

This year, we're reimagining what exceptional guest service is at our hotel;This is your opportunity to join our team, as we prepare to launch Brisbane’s newest grill experience.

Job Description

We are seeking an commercially focused Assistant Financial Controller to support the financial operations of our hotel. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the finance team, maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with Hotel policies, supporting departmental profitability, and assisting in the overall financial management of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial support and guidance to Department Heads to identify and implement cost-effective initiatives that improve profitability.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit/compliance processes.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and authorise payments alongside the Financial Controller and General Manager.
• Ensure cash handling procedures, internal controls, and finance policies are adhered to at all times.
• Work closely with the Front Office team to ensure revenue transactions are accurately recorded and night audit procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of PAYG, GST, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation, BAS, Accounts Payable and Superannuation.
• Experience with accounting systems; Opera Cloud, Zambion Ready Workforce, Purchase Plus, Micros Symphony, and Sun Cloud advantageous.
• Previous hotel or hospitality finance experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and driving business performance.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

• Access unforgettable experiences from day one with our ALL Heartist Benefits - with over 70 partners globally, across travel, gourmet dining, wellness, and sport.
• Experience our hotels with preferential rates at Accor properties, as well as discounted rates for Family & Friends.
• Reach your potential, with tailored development programs, and learning pathways delivered by Accor Academy.
• Grow and create your path, with clear development pathways across more than 45 unique brands.

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the worlds largest hospitality companies, with over 5,800 hotels across 110 countries. Placing people at the heart of everything we do, we welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.