Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller

• Global brand with opportunity for growth and progression
• Accommodation benefits, F&B discounts, staff meals, laundered uniform and more!
• Competitive salary and attractive incentive scheme

At Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns we have a rare opportunity for an Assistant Financial Controller to join our Executive Team and Finance department.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support the overall supervision of the Finance Department, ensuring that all adopted policies and procedures are complied with in accordance with Shangri-La standards.

• To ensure the smooth and effective execution of daily work routines, leading to a well-organised month-end closing process and the timely preparation of precise financial statements and reports.
• Implement a continuous system of internal checks and audits to detect and rectify any irregularities or weaknesses in systems and procedures.
• Ensure the precise and punctual generation of periodic financial and management statements and schedules.
• Ensures the maintenance of up-to-date General, Nominal and other ledgers and financial accounting records.
• Assists the Financial Controller in coordinating and overseeing various account sections including income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general cashier and other related areas.
• Checks the General Cashiers daily summary report to ensure all monies are received and banked as per Shangri-la policy.
• Managing and reconciling payroll records which encompass group tax, payroll tax, superannuation, and other deductions including the preparation of cheque requisitions.
• Processing of data for month end closing including payroll journals and general ledgers.
• Liaise with banking provider regarding wage transfers, deposits, transaction errors etc
• Liaise with Superannuation agents and workers compensation insurers on all payroll matters.
• Supports the analysis and processing of hotel payroll and related payroll functions.
• Offer guidance and aid to foster a conducive work environment within the Finance department.

About you:

• Must have thorough knowledge in Accounting Control and Financial Management process
• Extensive knowledge in Accounting System, Property Management System, Point of Sales, Microsoft required.
• Bachelors degree of business or accounting preferred.
• Friendly, driven, detail-oriented, and effectively communicate in spoken and written English to all internal and external guests, staff and management needed.
• Preferable experience in a hotel environment

What’s in it for you:

· Annual Salary range from $85,000 to $90,000 pa

· The opportunity to work at an iconic Cairns luxury hotel.

· Career progression and development opportunities.

· Executive Committee benefits

· Duty meals provided in fully staffed and maintained staff canteen.

· CBD location on the Cairns waterfront

· Accommodation discounts with the group

· Shangri-La Academy for professional development and learning

· Other Staff discounts, offers and more!

This is a full-time position. Preferable for candidates to hold full working rights in Australia

If this position sounds like you, please send resume and covering letter detailing relevant experience.