Assistant Financial Controller

Stamford Plaza, Brisbane's finest five-star Hotel, is searching for a top performing Assistant Financial Controller to join the Finance Team. We require a qualified professional to provide financial expertise throughout the Hotel’s operations to enable the successful delivery of service excellence whilst maximising return on investment to the owners. Being part of Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we are committed to exceeding the highest expectation of all our stakeholders.

To find out more about Stamford Plaza Brisbane please visit our website: www.stamford.com.au/spb.   

About the role:

We are looking for a someone who will hit the ground running to oversee the day-to-day financial management of the Hotel. This is a hands-on role processing hotel accounts as well as supervising the quality of work performed by accounts payable and receivable, hotel accounts, the purchasing department and information technology. The ability to quickly adapt into the role is essential in order to keep the department operating at its optimum.

 Essentials required:

• A minimum of five years in a similar role
• All-rounder handling all the aspects of General Ledger reports and process financial transactions.
• Monthly Bank and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Experience working with external stakeholders such as the ATO and banks.
• Accounting degree and CPA qualified
• Proficient with SUN Systems, Opera, Excel and Word
• Proficiency with rostering, payroll and purchasing systems (Zambion, Check EAM and DocMX preferred).
• Responsibility of completing fortnightly payroll and EOM close.
• Provide assistance to the Financial Controller and support all positions of the Finance department as needed.

Some things that will help you succeed:

• Previous experience in hospitality industry would be beneficial.
• Great leadership and mentoring skills
• Outstanding attention to detail, methodical and accurate in all financial works
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Organisational skills and ability to prioritize duties.
• Excellent communication skills with guests, management and team members

Culture and Benefits

Our 'Knight's Head' Logo is conceived from our founder Sir Stamford's family crest and symbolises the core values that unify all members of our company. We believe our people are our greatest asset and we therefore strive to reward, retain and develop passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. As a team member with us you can expect to receive.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Discounts on food and beverage in all outlets of the Hotel
• The opportunity to work with industry professionals in an exciting Hotel environment.
• Tailored coaching and mentoring program.

If this sounds like you and where you want to be then you are seeking a rewarding role, please apply now.