Assistant Financial Controller

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort and Convention Centre, where luxury meets playful charm! With over 370 rooms, a refreshing pool, a vibrant Lagoon for water activities, and mouthwatering dining options, a modern 1500-person capacity facility, attracting both Australian and International conference and event markets, our coastal resort is a landmark for excitement. 

Whether guests seek leisure, beach adventures, peaceful bush walks, or the perfect blend of work and play with our impressive conference facilities and poolside cocktails, we offer it all with a twist of fun.

As an Assistant Financial Controller at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Portfolio Financial Controller in overseeing the Finance department's daily operations. 

In this role, you will take the lead in compiling annual budgets and monthly forecasts, ensuring input from Department Managers is accurate and aligned with organisational goals.

Your responsibilities include preparing precise financial reports for key stakeholders, such as the General Manager, Accor, and Owners, demonstrating attention to detail and transparency.

Additionally, you'll develop and monitor financial systems to enhance efficiency and streamline procedures, while ensuring strict adherence to Accor's policies and procedures. 

As a leader within our organisation, you'll embody our core values and lead by example, fostering innovation, collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose. Your role will involve coaching, mentoring, and developing team members, creating a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous growth.

Financial Performance:

As part of the finance team, your role at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort involves several key responsibilities to ensure smooth financial operations.

You'll help monitor and control the hotel's cash flow, making sure that cash handling procedures and credit approval policies are followed diligently.

You'll also oversee debtor balances, ensure timely dispatch of outgoing accounts with correct documentation, and implement procedures to recover outstanding debts.

Additionally, you'll review accounts payable, authorise outgoing payments when needed, and monitor payroll requirements. Your role extends to collaborating with department managers to enhance department profitability and ensuring compliance with legal and tax reporting requirements.

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• Supervisory or management accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Payroll PAYG, GST, payroll Tax, Workers Compensation, BAS preparation Accounts Payable, and Superannuation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and inspire teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Personal integrity, drive, and adaptability.
• Passion for hotel operations and industry trends.

The Perks!  

When you join a global company like Accor, we can provide fantastic career opportunities, employee benefits and working conditions.  

On-site we offer car parking, duty meals and laundry services