Assistant Director of Finance

Sydney, NSW, AUS_
- _Salary_
- _Full Time_
- _Complimentary Meals, Full Uniform and Laundry provided_

**About Capella Hotels and Resorts.**

Capella Hotels and Resorts embody excellence in the craft of hospitality. Our vision is to combine tradition, discovery, individuality, and a twist of the unexpected, to create the perfect stay for each guest. Our destinations are designed by world-renowned architects. Our restaurants offer authentic flavours imaginatively reinvented. From the Auriga spas to each location's dedicated and personal guest services, the Capella spirit is holistic, generous, and bespoke.

Capella Sydney is the culmination of a stunning transformation of the heritage listed Department of Education sandstone building, into a luxury hotel that will welcome guests and patrons alike into the impressive building for the first time in history. Delivering a guest experience unlike any other paired with lavish amenities, magnificent architecture and refined interiors, Capella Sydney will become the ultimate destination hotel for both local and international guests alike, establishing it as one of the finest hotels in the world.

**Position Summary**

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity and stability of the hotel, minimizing any exposure to potential risks. The individual assists the Director of Finance in managing the administration of all financial aspects of the hotel and ensures that all local, corporate policies and procedures relating to the function are strictly adhered to.

**The Role**
- Provide inspirational leadership with a clear vision and direction to team members to ensure delivery of the Capella brand values and vision, to create an amazing experience for all guests and colleagues.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the hotel daily services, activities, promotion, and event. Effectively communicate and update all team members on any changes to ensure guests receive up-to-date information.
- Assists the DoF in managing the daily duties and operations of the Finance Department. Ensuring that all team members comply with the set departmental procedures and policies.
- Responsible for monitoring and verifying the hotel's overall accounting and financial reports, ensuring that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with the local government regulations; and accounting principles are strictly followed.
- Establishes and maintain proper filings of reports to ensure that all sensitive information, balance sheet, accounting reports and journal entries are accurately recorded and safeguarded.
- Review all ledgers, postings, payment transactions and guest balance reports on a daily basis. Compile and prepare monthly financial statements for senior management review.
- Monitors and control cash flows statements of the property, anticipate any potential challenges. Identify and flag any financial activities that can serve as a potential threat to the senior management.
- Assists the DoF in the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts and operating performance report reviews.
- Assists the senior management in updating the Standard Operating Procedures in accordance to the hotel standards and business level by suggesting improvements to improve efficiency of work and performance.
- Network and maintain good relations with external auditors and business vendors in efforts to enhance business continuity and opportunities.
- Handling complaints and resolving service 'Glitches', Ensures that the issues are resolved in a timely manner to guests' satisfaction.
- Maintains strong working relationships with other departments to ensure effective communications for operational issues, serves as a role model for inter-departmental collaboration and support
- Empower team members to take ownership and responsibility in going beyond to exceed guest expectations. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
- Monitor performances team members and provide effective performance feedback for improvements, recognition and performance appraisal as due.
- Mentor and guide individual team members' growth and identify short to long-term goals to achieve and ensure high colleague engagement and welfare.
- Report any issue or damages and breakdowns within working areas and the hotel to ensure a defect-free facilities and service amenities provided.

**Talent Profile**
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Management in Finance or Accounting
- CPA Certification and Membership
- 2- 3 Year's Experiences in similar role at luxury hotels/resort
- Competent computing skills (e.g., MS Office, SUN and PMS)