About Park Hyatt Sydney
At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Through genuine connections, thoughtful service, and a commitment to excellence, we create meaningful experiences for our guests and colleagues alike.
At Park Hyatt Sydney, you will be part of a world-class team delivering exceptional luxury hospitality in one of Australia's most iconic locations. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team.
Reporting to the Hotel Accountant and Director of Finance, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of hotel revenue, maintaining financial controls, supporting month-end processes, and assisting with cost management initiatives across the hotel.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys analysing financial data, improving processes, and partnering with operational teams to drive business performance.
Main Responsibilities
Income Audit & Revenue Control
- Review and audit daily revenue transactions across all hotel departments, including Rooms, Food & Beverage and other operating departments
- Reconcile revenue postings, cash collections, credit card settlements, city ledger accounts and bank deposits
- Investigate revenue discrepancies and unusual transactions
- Prepare and distribute daily revenue and management reports
- Ensure compliance with hotel policies, internal controls and audit requirements
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
- Assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports for operational departments
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements
- Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
Cost Control & Inventory Management
- Monitor food, beverage and operating supply costs
- Analyse cost variances and identify opportunities to improve profitability
- Participate in inventory counts and stock reconciliations
- Review purchasing transactions and supplier documentation
- Prepare monthly cost analysis and inventory valuation reports
- Work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Stores, Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to ensure effective cost control
