Assistant Financial Controller

Novotel Hotels; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort and Convention Centre on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, analysis and compliance, supporting the Financial Controller and department leaders.

Join a leading Accor resort undergoing refurbishment, contributing to profitability, cash flow, budgeting and performance of the Finance team while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar senior finance role.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen and cost management experience.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily Finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, purchasing, and reporting.
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Partnering with leaders to improve profitability and manage costs
• Preparing accurate reports and providing commercial insights.
• Supporting cash flow, credit approvals and debt recovery.
• Ensuring compliance with Accor policies and internal controls.
• Improving financial processes and systems to drive efficiency.
• Supporting the development and performance of the Finance team.

Job description

Company Description
Located on the stunning Sunshine Coast, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort and Convention Centre offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle. Featuring over 370 guest rooms, an activity-filled Lagoon, diverse dining experiences and a state-of-the-art Convention Centre hosting events for up to 1,400 guests, our resort is a leading destination for leisure, conferences and events.

Company Description
Located on the stunning Sunshine Coast, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort and Convention Centre offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle. Featuring over 370 guest rooms, an activity-filled Lagoon, diverse dining experiences and a state-of-the-art Convention Centre hosting events for up to 1,400 guests, our resort is a leading destination for leisure, conferences and events.
The resort is currently undergoing an exciting $20 million refurbishment across guest rooms and key spaces, creating a new era for the property and enhancing the guest experience. Join us at this pivotal time as we continue to grow, evolve and strengthen our position as one of the Sunshine Coast’s leading resort destinations.
As part of the globally recognised Accor Group, you’ll enjoy access to a world of career opportunities while working alongside a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. We support our people to grow, develop and build rewarding careers within hospitality.

Job Description
As Assistant Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the resort through effective reporting, analysis, compliance and financial management.
Working closely with the Financial Controller and department leaders, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting daily Finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, purchasing, and reporting.
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Partnering with leaders to improve profitability and manage costs
• Preparing accurate reports and providing commercial insights.
• Supporting cash flow, credit approvals and debt recovery.
• Ensuring compliance with Accor policies and internal controls.
• Improving financial processes and systems to drive efficiency.
• Supporting the development and performance of the Finance team.

This role offers the opportunity to combine technical finance expertise with commercial thinking and strong stakeholder relationships while contributing to the continued success of a leading Sunshine Coast resort.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar senior finance role.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen and cost management experience.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?
Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

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.