Accountant

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, the Accountant will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial compliance, and business advisory support across corporate and hotel operations.

This position provides exposure to complex multinational business structures, international reporting requirements, and strategic financial planning initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that support business performance, risk management, and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for multiple corporate and operational entities.
• Analyse financial results, identify key trends, variances, and emerging risks, and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Develop financial models and performance metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare management reports and executive summaries for senior leadership.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead and coordinate annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve forecasting accuracy and cost management.
• Support long-term financial planning initiatives.

Management Accounting & Business Partnering

• Provide financial analysis and advisory support to department leaders and operational management.
• Evaluate business performance and recommend initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Support capital expenditure planning, investment analysis, and business case development.
• Deliver accurate and timely insights to support strategic and commercial decision-making.

Financial Compliance & Audit

• Assist in ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation obligations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Coordinate external audit activities and support the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Monitor compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial reporting and compliance risks.

Controls, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Review and enhance accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best-practice financial management procedures.
• Assist with the optimisation of ERP and financial reporting systems.

Corporate & International Reporting

• Support multinational reporting requirements and group consolidation processes.
• Assist with intercompany accounting and financial reporting across international jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with regional and international finance teams to ensure consistency in reporting standards and financial practices.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualified (or actively progressing towards completion).
• Minimum 3-5 years' professional accounting experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and financial compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working within multinational, hospitality, tourism, property, or corporate environments.
• Exposure to multi-entity and international financial reporting frameworks.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems such as MYOB Advanced, Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, or similar.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised hospitality organisation.
• Exposure to international business operations and multinational finance functions.
• CPA/CA professional development support.
• Collaborative and high-performing finance team.
• Sydney CBD location with exposure to senior executive stakeholders.
• Competitive remuneration package.