We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES What does this position aim to do?

• Prepare and post monthly and other journals within the Sun System (accounting system), in line with relevant accounting standards, including but not limited to general accruals, prepayments amortisations, payroll journals, distributions and allocations, and other general journals.
• Oversee fixed assets tasks in preparing and posting of additions and disposals into the fixed assets register, posting monthly depreciation journals, and reconciling the Fixed assets and assets clearing accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure items are cleared as required.
• Assist the Finance Manager in financial month-end reporting as well as with the delivery of financial, accounting and analytical reports and projects.
• Liaise with Consumer Finance, Revenue and Distribution, and banking partners for daily transactions
• Manage all tax requirements across NZ, Fiji and Australia including but not limited to FBT, BAS, GST, ITR, Transfer pricing and WHT (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual)
• Maintain the Lease Accounting Model, post monthly journals in accordance with AASB 16, update the lease registers, and perform the monthly reconciliations.
• Co-ordinate the preparation of the Annual and half yearly reports and filing with ASIC
• Ensure intercompany accounts are reconciled monthly and that appropriate controls are in place to minimize discrepancies
• Perform ad hoc Finance team related tasks as the business needs arise.
• Identify any areas of weakness in controls and recommend/take action.
• Administer the audit cycle and manage the relationship with external auditors.
• Maintain a strong and robust financial control environment.
• Build, develop and maintain an engaged finance team with a Count on Me! attitude and living our core values of Integrity, Leadership, Innovation and Growth
• Ensure staff are adequately trained
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual budgets for the Club and Resort Operations.
• Display leadership values by ensuring effective communication and respecting your peers and managers. Support others within the team and empower each other wherever possible.
• Build, develop and maintain an engaged finance team with a CARE and Count on Me! attitude and living our HEART core values.
• Identify trends/root causes and take action to ensure desired results are achieved
• Display innovation through inspiring, creating and improving processes and products
• Show integrity in all aspects of the position by doing the right thing, taking responsibility and delivering on the promise
• Display leadership values by ensuring effective communication and respecting peers and managers. Support others within the team and empower each other wherever possible.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS What should the position holder be and have?

• Degree and qualification in Accounting
• CA / CPA qualified
• Minimum 5 years of experience with majority of it in supervisory role
• System experience – Sun System and Infor Q&A, Peoplesoft, Oracle Fusion (advantageous)
• Strong IFRS/technical accounting and reporting skills
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team to success in a cluster environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Exposure to a multi-currency environment
• Good communication skills with ability to build relationships across the business at all levels
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines without compromising quality

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to My Career@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.