Assistant Director Finance and Business Support InterContinental Sydney

Welcome to the height of luxury, where heritage wonder and contemporary flair collide.

Centrally positioned in the heart of Circular Quay, InterContinental Sydney extends breathtaking panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Set within the beautifully restored Treasury Building of 1851, InterContinental Sydney is renowned as one of the city’s prized icons.

With 509 guest rooms including 28 luxury suites, an award-winning and world class Club InterContinental lounge and vibrant dining venues, a complete five-star experience awaits.

Due to an internal room to grow move, we are currently inviting applications to join our award- winning team as Assistant Director Finance & Business Support.

About the role

As the Assistant Director of Finance and Business Support, you’ll assist in the direction of hotel financial operations and ensure the security of hotel assets.

Reporting on the financial state of hotel you'll also guarantee the accuracy of the accounting procedures and be a key point of contact for all hotel financial and accounting-related issues with other hotel stakeholders and regulatory agencies

In addition, you will partner closely with the hotel operations leaders, providing hands on support to assist them in driving superior financial performance of their business units.

Your day to day


* Responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of hotel financial information, in keeping with the IHG accounting manual for full-service hotels and under the direction of the Portfolio Director of Finance & Business Support. 


* Uphold IHG standards for internal controls and support and champion a constant drive for continued improvement in financial performance whilst maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction and employee engagement


* Assist the hotel to maintain proper internal controls, including assisting in periodic internal and external audits & assistance with the Control Self Assessment (CSA) program


* Ensure compliance with IHG due diligence and accounting policies.

 

You'll also oversee compliance with payroll systems and legislative standards to ensure timely and accurate staff payments.

You’ll work closely with key stakeholders on driving business efficiency and a strong focus on responsible business practices, you’ll maintain robust internal controls, ensure audit readiness, manage contracts, and uphold company policies and government regulations, you'll play a vital role in driving the hotel’s long-term success and owner satisfaction.

 

What we need from you

2+ years’ experience in Finance, including demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity 

Qualifications in Finance/Accounting or related field preferred

Skills – Microsoft Excel & Outlook, Opera, PeopleSoft and a general understanding of an accounting system is advantageous

You’ll need excellent communication and analytical skills, enabling you to interpret complex financial data, influ...