Hotel Accountant

at  Ibis Styles

Company Description
Situated in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, with views out over the river to Southbank, the ibis Styles Brisbane is a modern, stylish hotel catering for both business and leisure guests.
With 367 rooms, ibis Styles Brisbane is one of the largest hotels in Brisbane City (with some stunning views across the river to Southbank and beyond). We are a bright, colourful and stylish hotel, with a vibrant and diverse culture of Heartists who work here with us.
Our team values here at ibis Styles are:
Fun - We’re all about embracing the fun vibes! Picture a place where laughter echoes, where creativity is encouraged, and joy is contagious. It’s all about conjuring unforgettable moments for our awesome team and guests!
Care- Care and loyalty are at our core, just like having each others’ backs- we look out for one another
Excellence - Excellence is our anthem! We celebrate our victories and this fuels our continued success.
Empowerment - Our team thrive on flexibility and autonomy and we embrace a ‘failure-friendly culture
Learn more about us via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ibis-styles-brisbane-elizabeth-st
We are looking for our next Full-Time Hotel Accountant to join the ibis Styles team.
Job Description

Due to an internal promotion this rare role has come up and reports directly to the Financial Controller. It is supported by a Senior Finance Officer. Given our unique hotel composition, this role is not your typical Hotel Accountant role and is heavily operationally involved! Main responsibilities include:

• Monitor and control the cash flow for the hotel
• Preparation & checking accuracy of all financial information sent to key stakeholders
• Accounts Payable processing & management ensuring accuracy of expense coding
• Fortnightly payroll for the hotel & chair payroll meetings
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure all legal and tax compliance reporting is completed within required timeframes
• Engage with Department Managers to develop effective measures to enhance departmental & hotel profitability
• Weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting
• Prepare and post month end journals
• Assist the FC with budget preparation and audit requests

THIS ROLE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE FULL WORKING RIGHTS.

Qualifications
Above all else, you must appreciate our hotel values as listed above, along with the idea of being a Heartist - Open Minded, Authentic and Curious, and have a genuine inclination to help others.
Hotel accountancy or Hotel finance experience will be highly regarded, or in the absence of this, a variety of accountancy experience in different industries.
You need to have an eye for detail, and also want to look for ways to improve our operations and processes. You will love spending time with our fun department head team, and enjoy building those relationships of trust and respect.
You’ll have a head for business and be able to look for innovative solutions to problems the Department Heads come to you with and use your influence to achieve favourable outcomes for all.

YOU MUST HAVE FULL AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS AS THIS ROLE IS NOT OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP.

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For a confidential conversation in the first instance, please call Emma Rhoades, Talent and Culture Manager on 07 3337 9003.
Additional Information

Due to an internal promotion this rare role has come up and reports directly to the Financial Controller. It is supported by a Senior Finance Officer. Given our unique hotel composition, this role is not your typical Hotel Accountant role and is heavily operationally involved! Main responsibilities include:

• Monitor and control the cash flow for the hotel
• Preparation & checking accuracy of all financial information sent to key stakeholders
• Accounts Payable processing & management ensuring accuracy of expense coding
• Fortnightly payroll for the hotel & chair payroll meetings
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure all legal and tax compliance reporting is completed within required timeframes
• Engage with Department Managers to develop effective measures to enhance departmental & hotel profitability
• Weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting
• Prepare and post month end journals
• Assist the FC with budget preparation and audit request