Assistant Manager of Finance and Business Support | Full Time | Crowne Plaza Melbourne

About us

Crowne Plaza Melbourne is the perfect destination for your next staycation, family holiday or romantic escape. At Crowne Plaza Melbourne you can find big city adventure combined with some well-deserved time to relax. Experience the vibrancy and eclectic culture for which Melbourne is renowned with central accommodation near Melbourne CBD. Crowne Plaza Melbourne is ideally located on the Yarra River, only steps away from the restaurants and bars of the South Wharf precinct, CBD shopping, and South Melbourne with its popular cafes and markets.

Your Day to Day:

Work under the direction of the Director of Finance and Business Support; operate within IHG's policies and procedures, as well as local compliance requirements, assists in responsibility for all hotel accounting and financial controls. 

• You will be performing professional accounting duties to maintain, control over expenses, income, assets and liability of the hotel to ensure the security of the assets of the company.
• You will also be responsible for the smooth running of the fortnightly payroll,  prepare end of month journal, and
• in the absence of the Director of Finance & Business support, you will be assist in completing the weekly and monthly forecast for the stakeholders and review P&L.

What we need from you:

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Problem solving, prioritization, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Highly focused and dedicated work ethic, high Attention to detail.
• Strong team player, inspires a team to live the IHG “Winning Ways”.
• Proven ability to adapt to varying situations Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Systems and Opera Property Management System would be advantageous.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Tourism, Commerce, Finance or Business Administration related or higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting, Finance and,
• 2 years in hotel accounting or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.