Assistant Financial Controller

Role summary

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The Assistant Financial Controller supports the hotel’s financial control, accounting and reporting functions. Typical requirements include relevant accounting qualifications or equivalent experience, hotel finance knowledge, strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, month-end reporting and financial systems, and sound knowledge of Australian accounting practices. The successful candidate is expected to maintain accurate records, monitor controls, assist with audits, analyse financial performance, support departmental leaders and ensure compliance with Accor policies and legal requirements. Strong communication, organisation, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential. Experience in a hotel or hospitality environment, together with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, is highly desirable.

About the employer

Pullman is Accor’s premium, internationally recognised hotel brand, designed for business and leisure travellers who value contemporary design, professional service and productive experiences. Pullman hotels operate in major cities, resorts and airport destinations worldwide. Pullman East Melbourne is part of the Accor network and serves guests visiting Melbourne for business, events, sport, culture and leisure. Accor is a global hospitality group with a broad portfolio of hotel, resort and lifestyle brands, including Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, Sofitel and ibis. The company provides accommodation, food and beverage, meetings and events, loyalty programmes and related guest services. Employees generally benefit from an international working environment, structured training, career mobility and access to Accor’s staff travel and hotel-discount programmes, subject to local terms and eligibility.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities across hospitality, finance, tourism, healthcare, construction, technology, education and skilled trades. Melbourne has a diverse, multicultural workplace culture, strong arts and sporting scenes, excellent cafés and restaurants, and generally good public transport. The lifestyle combines urban living with beaches, parks, wineries and regional destinations nearby, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Common work pathways include employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, graduate visas, working holiday visas and student visas with work rights; eligibility depends on occupation, qualifications, age, English ability and current immigration rules. Candidates should verify requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs before accepting a role. Relocating typically requires a valid visa, tax file number, bank account, health insurance where appropriate and suitable accommodation. Melbourne’s climate is changeable, and professional accounting experience can be valuable in hotels and other service industries.