Our client

A growing ASX listed Aussie business with a strong presence across the APAC region - they are seeking a strong Finance Manager to take ownership of all reporting for the businses, and overseeing general ledger accounting - managing a small team in Sydney. This opportunity is open to a Senior Accountnat stepping up, or an experienced Finance Manager. Audit training will be regarded highly but is non-essential.

The role 

Reporting into the CFO, this is an excellent, broad role that suits a hands on Finance Manager (or experienced senior accountant stepping up) and includes the following tasks - 

• Responsible for the month end process of all entities including: month end journals posting, accounts classifications, credit card and expenses reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations as well as investigate and resolve any anomalies
• Prepare monthly management pack, including sales, variance analysis and commentary
• Prepare all monthly, quarterly and annually taxes, including GST, FBT, Income Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Support and manage the budgeting and 24-month rolling forecasting process
• Prepare Cashflow reporting
• Drive the team in preparation of an accurate audit including consolidation of financial statements 
• Leading Finance team through company transformation
• Support continuous business processes and systems improvement
• Implement internal controls policies and procedures and ensure adherence to accounting standards and best practice guidelines
• Manage a small finance team and establish a proactive and diligent culture

About you 

• Qualified accountant (CPA/CA)
• Experienced finance manager (or senior accountant stepping up)
• At least 12 months in people management capacity (on shore, offshored, outsourced all ok)
• Experience working in a medium to large sized business, being exposeed to strict reporting requirements 
• Audit training would be desirable but not essential 
• Is an exceptional communicator and has a natural flair in influencing stakeholders at all levels with strong interpersonal skills