Are you looking for a great opportunity with a global hospitality group, which offers an opportunity like no other?
- We're a global brand with a big goal: to deliver 250 new hotels across 10 international brands in the medium to long term. We're expanding across Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, the Middle East, Europe and the United States.
- We're a supportive and collaborative workplace. We believe in working together to achieve our goals. We also offer a variety of resources to help you succeed.
- We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that everyone has something to offer, and we value the unique perspectives of our employees.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- A paid birthday leave!
If the answer is "yes" and you have relevant skills to this role, then we would love to hear from you.
About the Role:
We require an Accountant responsible for managing multiple hotels' financial and management accounting functions across Australia. This role is also expected to provide commercial support to property General Managers and department heads and checks and balances on key financial transactions.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Responsible for the end-to-end accounting function for multiple hotel operations across Australia;
- Ownership of preparing multiple P&L management reports within the Australia hotel finance centralised hub across multiple entities, including month end journals;
- Responsible to conduct variance analysis, cost exception/key ratio explanations & KPI benchmarking analysis for the designated hotels within the region;
- Prepare rolling 3 months P&L forecasts for the designated hotels to assist management in planning ahead of times and seek improvements to minimise out of budget gaps;
- Responsible for cash flow management of the designated hotels within the region;
- Manage multiple hotel entities trust and business Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Function;
- Payroll processing and ensure payroll compliance with awards and tax regulations. Stay up to date with legislative changes impacting payroll operations;
- Preparation and lodgement for statutory requirements in a timely manner, including BAS, PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax, workers compensation, etc;
- Involvement to prepare annual budgets for designated hotels, as part of company annual budgeting process requirements;
- Act as a business partner with cross departments and property General Managers to provide advice on financial implications on certain commercial decisions, scenario planning and cost management;
- Perform periodic internal finance audits and liaise with external auditors (including trust audits) as required and supply timely feedback on any likely internal control weaknesses or risks;
- Assist the department in sourcing system upgrades within the Australia region, including Accounts Payable automated system and payroll system.
About You:
To do well in this role, you will need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance;
- CPA/ CA (or equivalent) accounting professional qualification, or close to completion
- Minimum 3 years experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and with strong Excel skills experience
- Experience working in a finance team based in a centralised hub is preferred, with communications and reporting to an international based corporate office
- Experience in dealing with Management Letting Right (MLR) Trust accounting, strata titles hotel accounting is preferred
- Experience with financial system and tools (ie, RMS PMS, Opera Cloud, MYOB Advance, WageEasy) (preferred)
- Knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax regulations
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-property environment
- Experience with working on system overhaul automation projects for accounts payable and payroll systems are preferred (ie. TRAILD, Tanda are a plus)
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment across multiple functions & cross departments
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint, experience in presentations to key management team is preferred
- Preferable with experience in the hotel/ hospitality industry sector
Why Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts?
Working for Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts offers an opportunity like no other. We are rapidly expanding our network and want you to Grow with Us. In addition, we offer:
- Access to incredible discounts across a wide variety of retailers
- Online learning platforms and career development programs
- Amazing discounts across our wide network of hotels
- Health and Wellness sessions
- and of course, a daily supply of coffee!
We’re ready to invest in you, with corporate development programs and unlimited opportunities for career growth.
About Us
Each day, a new story begins. In every city, in every country, with every new experience. Suffuse your senses and fill your heart with treasured moments that last a lifetime. Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts offer a variety of hotels in more than 80 locations worldwide, all with the same spirit of hospitality: to unlock the unique pleasure of travel and brighten the everyday. With every discovery, a new story unfolds. As a global hotel chain originating in Japan, Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts continues to make great strides in the world with a goal to operate a total of 250 hotels worldwide.
