The Rees Hotel, Queenstown is an award-winning five star hotel. It’s our people who are our point of difference – great skills, wonderful personalities and a whatever it takes attitude. Creating unforgettable experiences for our guests is what we do every day.
We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our team. This is a key leadership role responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and strategic financial planning to support business growth. With one direct report, it's a busy and challenging hands-on position.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation of monthly and annual consolidated and statutory financial statements
- Preparation of high-quality financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets and board reports
- Responsible for accounting systems such as Xero Accounting, including treasury management
- GST and other returns required by Inland Revenue and ACC
- Dealing with all insurance issues, and supporting board and body corporate meetings and related governance and compliance processes
- Preparation of capital expenditure and feasibility analysis proposals for board review
- Management of payroll
- Managing and reporting on financial matters to maximise operational efficiencies and productivity
- Internal financial control systems and risk management procedures
- Working closely with the General Manager and CE in managing and preparing budgets and forecasts
What we’re looking for:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting with proven management accounting experience
- Strong understanding of New Zealand financial regulations and tax laws
- Strong leadership and communication abilities
- Outstanding analytical and organisational skills
- Experience in process improvement and systems integration
- Knowledge of body corporate structures would be an advantage
A competitive salary and attractive range of benefits is on offer.
Hours of work will be flexible for the right candidate.
All applicants must have residency, citizenship or an appropriate visa to legally work in New Zealand.
If you’re a forward thinker with a focus on finding smarter and better ways to work, we’d love to hear from you.