Financial Controller

About Novotel Surfers Paradise…

Novotel Surfers Paradise is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, with excellent shopping, entertainment & nightlife areas all close by. The hotel features 408 well-appointed rooms, along with a variety of dining options including: The Restaurant, Blvd Cafe and Bar, pool bar and in-room dining.  We offer a relaxed, family friendly environment. For those wanting to unwind we offer a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball & netball court, BBQ area, gym and kids’ corner. For our conferencing & events guests we have 6 modern function rooms available, accommodating up to 500 delegates.

As a key member of the Hotel’s Leadership team, you will collaborate with the General Manager & department heads on business strategy and guide the Hotel’s financial operations and the security of the Hotel's assets.

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About the job…

As the financial controller you have broad responsibility over the financial and accounting dimensions of the Hotel. You are to ensure that the Hotel remains financially healthy and that all departments are adhering to good financial and accounting practices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing all finance (AP, AR and payroll) and purchasing functions

• Leading the financial reporting of the Hotel and make recommendations to improve revenue and profitability. 

• You’ll be the financial conscience of the Leadership Team and assist in delivering awesome projects.

• Collaborating with stakeholders of the business, and drive the financial business support. 

•  Implementing and maintaining exceptional accounting practices as required by ACCOR and USALI standards. 

• Ensuring financial control practices are ethical and legal.

• Supporting revenue maximisation across all departments of the Hotel.

• Mentoring and developing finance team members.

• Monthly forecasting and annual budgeting.

• Statutory reporting for payroll tax, BAS, WorkCover & FBT.

• You’ll be the first point of contact for all Hotel financial and accounting-related issues with owners, auditors (internal and external), Accor Regional team and regulatory agencies. 

About you…

• A strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in financial management in the Hotel industry.

• 4 years’ accounting experience with leadership capability to develop the finance team

• Excellent communication, strong analytical skills, and ability to collaborate and champion change 

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification and or equivalent   

• Professional accounting or certification such as CPA or ICA is preferred

• The proven ability to coach and train and lead team members

• A clear communicator with strong management and administrative practices including, you guessed it.  Attention to detail.

• The ability to work on a week-end should EOM fall over a week-end.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s wellbeing, including: 

• A competitive salary with bonus included

• Dry Cleaning and Car Parking included

• Free staff meals during shift

• Generous ACCOR perks including discounted accommodation and restaurant’s

• A collaborative, vibrant culture

• Professional development opportunities 

So, when will you be joining us?

The Novotel brand is part of the Accor Group. As the global market leader, Accor Hotels offers a worldwide network of hospitality and tourism services, with a diverse portfolio of renowned brands. Just a few of the perks include:
• Ongoing career and professional development opportunities
• A rewarding work environment
• Global discounts on hotel accommodation & Food and Beverage

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