Financial Accountant

Aldesta Hotel (Australia); Heron Island; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free of charge accommodation

Staff meals

Unlimited boat transfers

Job summary

Aldesta Hotel (Australia) on Heron Island seeks a Financial Accountant to join our resort team on site. The role reports to the General Manager and Financial Controller, with duties spanning weekly revenue reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes.

You will maintain the general ledger, manage reconciliations, and assist with BAS, cash flow forecasting, and debtors. Mandarin skills are a plus; Australian residency is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Gladstone.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Studying towards CA/CPA/ACCA is preferred.
• Clear and effective communications skills are essential.
• Able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to translate financial information to non-finance staff.
• Mandarin speaking and writing highly advantageous.
• Legal working permits including Australian residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weekly reporting of resort revenue and commentary.
• Weekly bank reconciliations and revenue journals.
• Month end balance sheet and stock take activities.
• Monthly BAS preparation for external accountant.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and reconciliations.
• Cash flow forecasting and debtors management.
• Adapt to change and implement new processes as required.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Translate financial info

Mandarin advantageous

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA/ACCA candidate

Job description

Aldesta Hotel (Australia) - Heron Island QLD

Heron Island is a true coral cay, located right on the Great Barrier Reef. surrounded by sugar white sands, crystal clear waters and acres of brilliant coral. The reef experience on Heron is a unique encounter few other resorts in the world can offer. A near-perfect climate, ours is an extraordinary place to live and work all year round.

An established resort, Heron accommodates up to nearly 300 guests with the primary draw card being located right on the Great Barrier Reef. There is a marine centre, activities centre, boutique, award-winning day spa, spacious lounge and bar overlooking the pool plus the expansive Shearwater Restaurant. Marine activities for guests and staff include world-class diving, snorkelling, kayaking and cruises.

Aldesta Heron Island Pty Ltd is offering an exciting and rare opportunity for a financial Accountant to be part of our Resort team! This role is based on site & Gladstone.

Reporting to the General Manager & Financial Controller of HO, your roll will include:

• Weekly reporting of resort revenue and commentary
• Performing weekly bank account reconciliation
• Weekly processing of revenue journals and account reconciliation
• Month end responsibilities including balance sheet, collecting stock take
• Monthly BAS preparation for external accountant
• Maintaining accuracy of the general ledger
• Hands on with reconciliations
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• An ability to adapt to change and learning new processes
• Manage general debtors' invoice, collection and accounting
• Petty cash and credit card reconciliation
• Assisting with development and implementation of internal control procedures;
• Other duties as required

You will bring to the role:

• Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance
• Studying towards CA/CPA/ACCA
• Clear and effective communications skills
• Able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
• Able to clearly translate financial information to non-finance staff
• Mandarin speaking and writing highly advantageous
• Legal working permits including Australian residency status preferred.

This is a full-time live position. Working in a remote location is not for everyone, particularly if you are used to the fast pace of city life, so please think carefully about the reality of living remotely for an extended period time. In return we offer a truly unique working environment in one of the world’s most remarkable environments.

Package Inclusion:

• Free of charge accommodation, staff meals and unlimited boat transfers.

You can also choose to work from our Gladstone Marina office. We're ideally looking for someone who already lives locally in Gladstone.

Note: This position is open to candidates currently in Australia with unrestricted work rights as this is a permanent, ongoing position. Unfortunately, we are unable to process applications from candidates seeking sponsorship in Australia.

To learn more about Heron Island please visit us at www.heronisland.com.au