Hotel Accountant

Job Description

• Manage the full accounting function, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process and oversee accounts receivable activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Maintain and process payroll-related accounting entries.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, payroll tax, FBT and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Prepare monthly income statement, financial analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month end management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage inventory accounting and stock controls.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Support process improvement initiatives and provide ad hoc financial and operational support as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA/CA qualified or working towards qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience.
• Sound knowledge of Australian accounting standards, BAS, payroll tax and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel and accounting SUN, Purchase plus and Opera system experience  preferred.

Additional Information

Competencies

• High attention to detail with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while fostering strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrated initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Strong focus and passion for hotel operations
• Confident and articulate communication, negotiation, relationship and networking skills
• Time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Strong personal integrity
• 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.