Analytical and reliable finance professional with over 1.5 years of hotel accounting experience and current responsibility for six TFE Hotels properties in Canberra. Skilled in overseeing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, month-end financial support, and interdepartmental coordination. Proven ability to independently handle supplier relationships, aged debt recovery, and end of month reconciliations. Ready to take the next step into an Assistant Manager of Finance and Business Support role by applying deep operational understanding, a strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to financial control and reporting.
1. Oversee invoice coding, ensuring correct GL
accounts and cost centre allocation per internal
policies.
2. Liaise with suppliers to resolve disputes, validate
billing accuracy, and process travel agent
commissions.
3. Coordinate with department managers for timely
approvals and reconciliations.
4. Maintain AP schedules to monitor cash outflows and
accruals.
1. Perform daily allocation of incoming payments from
multiple bank accounts.
2. Monitor and chase aged debts in accordance with
company credit policies.
3. Communicate with corporate clients and OTA
partners to resolve outstanding balances.
1. Prepare and reconcile bank accounts for all six
properties.
2. Independently prepare aged debtor reports and
assist in month-end commentary.
3. Contribute to month-end workbooks, including
accruals for unpaid invoices and outstanding
liabilities.
4. Identify mispostings and proactively correct
discrepancies before final reporting.
5. Support budgeting and forecasting with invoice
tracking and variance identification.
1. Ensured compliance with invoice approval hierarchies by verifying correct coding and supporting documentation before processing in Medius.
2. Reinforced segregation of duties by coordinating between departments for invoice approval, reconciliation, and payment, reducing the risk of fraud or error.
3. Monitored outstanding receivables and payment allocations, contributing to accurate financial reporting and reducing revenue leakage risks.
4. Performed monthly bank reconciliations across multiple properties to ensure integrity between system records and bank statements.
5. Assisted in preparation and review of accruals and financial schedules, supporting accuracy in EOM reporting and adherence to financial policies.
6. Communicated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, ensuring transparency and compliance with procurement and finance procedures.
1. Mentored and supervised an accounting intern for 2 months, providing hands-on training in AP and AR processes, invoice coding, bank reconciliation, and debt follow-up.
2. Delegated and reviewed intern tasks to ensure accuracy and adherence to internal finance procedures.