The role:

The position involves collaborating with fellow members of the Finance Leadership Team to develop a comprehensive organizational perspective of the budget and associated financial models and documents. Additionally, it includes the creation of group-level financial commentary for presentation to the Executive Leadership Team and the Board. 

Duties:

• Manages the Accounts Payable department, maintaining a healthy aged trial balance and ensuring timely processing of creditors' invoices.
• Provides insightful variance analysis and resolves issues within a reasonable timeframe.
• Acts as a business partner with department heads to achieve financial prudence.
• Full ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Responsible for all external audit obligations, including preparation of financial statements and external reports to regulatory bodies within timeframe.
• Month-end accounting and finalization of group results within timeframe and with accuracy.
• Prepares group level financial report and commentary for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Board.
• Manages Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Business Activity Statement (BAS) lodgments with meticulous attention to detail.

Skills and Experience:

• Holds qualification as either a Chartered Accountant (CA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills coupled with the ability to effectively drive and lead a team.
• Possesses a robust understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Exhibits advanced proficiency in Excel.

How to apply:

Please submit your application online by clicking on the appropriate link below. For any confidential inquiries or to discuss this role further, please reach out to Chantel Skene at cskene@sharpandcarter.com.au.