Assistant Financial Controller

This is an opportunity for those looking to step into a Financial Controller role in the near future. As the Assistant Financial Controller, you will report to the Financial Controller and assist with the coordination and management of the Finance, Payroll and Purchasing departments, their team members and operations.

Your team and working environment:

The Sofitel Brisbane Central is centrally located within the heart of Brisbane City. The hotel’s 416 elegantly appointed rooms and suites are complemented by the finest personal luxuries to make this one of Brisbane’s best accommodation experiences. The hotel features a number of exquisite and extravagant food & beverage outlets, two fitness centres, a Day Spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee the day to day operations of the Finance and Purchasing department
• Use hotel systems to ensure compliance and policy integrity of accounting processes
• Perform regular financial reporting and analysis
• Support managers in the use and interpretation of hotel systems, procedures, financial results, budget and forecasts
• Oversee and support the Payroll Officer with fortnightly payroll processes
• Provide support and assistance to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and night audit

Your experience and skills include:

• Tertiary qualified with previous experience in a similar role in a large hotel
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong technical skills and a high level of computer literacy
• Proficiency with SUN systems and Opera
• Proficiency with rostering, payroll and purchasing systems (Wage Easy, Time Target and Purchase Plus preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
• Knowledge of the Hospitality Award and Collective Agreements
• A team player
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility of hours due to monthly deadlines.

What’s in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor properties worldwide
• Close proximity to public transport and discounted parking in Brisbane CBD
• Learning programs through our Accor Academy
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.