Tittle: Hotel Accountant
Location: Te Anau, Southland
Job Type: Permanent Full-time (30 hours minimum)
Pay Rate: $29~$34 (based on experience)
Company Overview:
thevillageinn.co.nz
Position Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Hotel Accountant to join our team in Te Anau. This permanent, full-time role involves managing a comprehensive range of accounting functions for our hotel located in Te Anau, New Zealand. Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and hotel policies. Present financial reports to hotel management and stakeholders.
• Financial Management: Overseeing the financial operations of the hotel, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Foster collaboration between the finance department and other departments like Food & Beverage, Front Office, and Housekeeping to ensure financial efficiency.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit tax returns, including PAYE and GST (NZ), ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
• Cost Control and Profit Maximization: Monitor departmental spending, inventory, and financial discrepancies.
• Risk Management: Identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure the safeguarding of hotel assets through effective financial controls and procedures.
• External Liaison: Coordinate with internal and external audits and ensure any audit recommendations are implemented.
• Management Support: Contribute to the preparation of management accounts and financial reports for internal decision-making, supporting operations.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, demonstrating a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

• Professional qualification Completion or working toward to professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting, payroll processing, and data entry.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information, preferably proficient in both English and Mandarin.

• Work Environment: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Eligibility:
To be considered for this role, you must currently be in New Zealand and be either a New Zealand resident, citizen, or have the unrestricted legal right to work in New Zealand.