Assistant Financial Controller

Join Manly Pacific today! 

Manly Pacific, a jewel within Accor’s luxury MGallery collection, offers a front-row seat to the iconic Manly Beach in Sydney, Australia. Guests indulge in calming, luxurious accommodations, exceptional wellness facilities, and the vibrant local scene, all set against stunning coastlines and scenic walks. Our spacious rooms and villas are crowned by a magnesium rooftop pool with panoramic ocean views, while rejuvenation awaits with guided yoga classes, Peloton bikes, and infrared saunas. Manly Pacific is an ode to the ocean—where tranquillity meets the invigorating energy of its surroundings.

We are actively searching for an experienced Assistant Finance Controller professional to become an integral part of our brand-new property.

This position is responsible for assisting the Finance Controller in the daily operation of the Finance Department, directly overseeing and assisting with accounts payable, receivables and payroll operations.

You have an outcome driven approach to performance & results and you strive to achieve excellence in your field.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with all Department Heads as to cost effective measures to enhance their department’s profitability.
• Ensuring credit approval and collection policies of the Hotel are adhered to at all times.
• Monitor and check all procedures relating to payroll for the Hotel.
• Ensure all in-house ledgers are constantly in balance.
• Monitor the Debtors balance.
• Effectively monitor and control the cash flow for the complex.
• Effectively develop and monitor all financial systems for the Hotel with a view to improving and streamlining procedures.
• Monitor and check all audits relating to financial standards and procedures.
• Ensure cash handling procedures and policies of the Hotel are strictly adhered to.
• Implement procedures to recover outstanding debts.
• Ensure credit approval and collection policies of the Hotel are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure all payments made to the Owners are effectively reconciled and deposited on time, in accordance with the relevant Management Agreements (where the Hotel is managed by Accor).
• Assist in the preparation of Hotel Annual budgets with the Department Heads and the General Manager.
• Accountable for the compilation of quarterly forecasting, ensuring that all Department Heads have complete and equal input.
• Assist, advice, and collate monthly departmental forecasts.
• Supply all departments with accurate statistical information on a timely basis.
• Cooperate with all other departments offering support information on finance matters as required.

What we are looking for?

• Tertiary qualification in Finance and/or Accounting.
• A minimum of 3 years’ previous supervisory or management accounting experience in a similar position within a large organization.
• Experience with Payroll PAYG, GST, payroll Tax, Workers Compensation, BAS preparation Accounts Payable, and Superannuation.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Competencies

• An ability to understand and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong focus and passion for finance and hotel operations.
• Sound understanding of emerging trends in the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, develop and inspire teams.
• Confident and articulate communication, negotiation, relationship and networking skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to make sound decisions and understand commercial implications.
• Ability to think strategically and plan on a mid to long term scale.
• Strong personal integrity.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with drive, ambition and high level of energy.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of team members.
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond effectively to change.
• Role model in Accor values and Heartist culture.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to grow and develop your career within an international hotel group
• Fun and energetic team
• Great team member benefits (hotel and restaurants discounts, gym discounts, etc.)
• Beach front location (head off for a swim after/before work!)

If you are looking to further your career in a world class hotel, apply today!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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