We are seeking an experienced Payroll and Finance Officer to join our team at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, a luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of Sydney.

Company Overview:

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is part of the international Accor group, offering an unforgettable luxury escape with a blend of French zest and Sofitel luxury. We are nearing the end of a complete transformation, enhancing all hotel facilities to deliver outstanding luxury service to our guests.

About the Role:

As our Payroll and Finance Officer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end weekly payroll cycle, from processing and reviewing to submitting for payment and management reporting. You will also assist in the month-end closing process, prepare journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the weekly payroll cycle, including processing, reviewing, and submitting payments
• Prepare and verify monthly accruals for salaries, wages, and on-costs
• Assist in the month-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Calculate termination, redundancy, and other payments
• Manage the payroll financial year-end process
• Monthly and yearly reporting cycle, including Superannuation, Payroll Tax, FBT & WGEA
• Partner with Human Resources to manage the payroll enquiry and compliance cycle
• Project manage the onboarding of a new Food & Beverage department and team, creating roster templates and reporting tools
• Responsible for System Administration
• Post revenue journals daily to ensure accurate room revenue balances
• Review Night Audit packs daily to ensure accuracy of rebates, paid outs, officer checks, discounts, and complimentary forms
• Reconcile the hotel's daily receipt of cash, cheques, foreign currencies, and arrange banking
• Maintain cash floats to meet operational requirements and ensure accountability through house bank contracts, monthly cash audits, and cash variance reports

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a hotel setting
• Energetic and enthusiastic attitude, with a strong willingness to learn and grow
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment and be part of the hotel's future success. Generous benefits include local, national, and international industry perks, as well as progressive leave policies and unlimited development opportunities. If you're looking for a new challenge, we invite you to apply.