Assistant Financial Controller (12 Month Maternity Cover)

W Hotel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on hotel rooms

Training programs

Food & beverage discounts

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Great Places to Work certification

Job summary

W Sydney is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller (12 Month Maternity Cover) to help lead the hotel Finance Team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role provides financial management and team leadership to the business and presents an amazing opportunity to contribute to the hotel’s success.

The Assistant Financial Controller's day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining the operational finance integrity through timely reporting, reconciliations, monthly journals and balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Hospitality.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hotel finance/accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Experience with Opera/POS or PeopleSoft is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains operational finance integrity through timely reporting and balance sheet accuracy.
• Leads month-end processes and financial reconciliations.
• Drives cost control initiatives and supports budgeting.
• Conducts internal and external audits.
• Mentors finance staff and interns.
• Collaborates with department heads to meet financial targets.
• Assists DOF and FC to streamline accounting functions and operations and provide financial analysis.
• Supports information protection policy and adheres to hotel and legal requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Audit & controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Hospitality

Tools

Opera/PeopleSoft

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller (12 Month Maternity Cover)

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your authenticity is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

W Sydney is now casting for a Assistant Financial Controller (12 Month Maternity Cover) to help lead and assist the hotel Finance Team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this integral role provides financial management and team leadership to the business and presents an amazing opportunity to play a key role in business success of the hotel.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Financial Controller's day-to-day responsibilities is to maintain the operational finance integrity of the hotel, through delivery of reports on time, daily reconciliations, preparation of monthly journals and balance sheet accounts. Key responsibilities include but not limited to;

• Supporting the operational and management team through accurate and effective financial reporting and maintain statutory reporting requirement
• Lead month-end processes and financial reconciliations
• Drive cost control initiatives and support departmental budgeting
• Conduct internal and external audits
• Mentor finance staff and interns
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure financial targets are met
• Assist DOF and FC to streamline accounting functions and operations and help provide financial analysis and reports
• Support the Marriott “Information Protection Policy” and conform to all requirements of the hotel and legislation

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Hospitality
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hotel finance/accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Experience with Opera/POS or PeopleSoft is a plus

BENEFITS

• Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends
• The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by W Sydney and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International
• Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
• Recognition programs to keep you motivated
• Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program
• ‘Great Places to Work’ certified

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.