Conquest is a private equity real estate firm with holdings in both Sydney, Australia and London, UK.
With 21 years of experience delivering institutional real estate across three core sectors—Residential, Retail and Hotels—the firm is strategically positioned to capitalise on opportunities in both markets.
Conquest has constructed multiple large residential, mixed-use and retail projects and we are growing - nationally and internationally - at a rapid rate!
Due to our exponential growth, we are seeking an operational Financial Controller (FC) to join our Finance Leadership Team and lead our Finance Division across Conquest Group:
Expectations of the role:
Develop sound and practical financial strategies to support the growth of Conquest
Manage all aspects of the accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and financial planning, as well as cash and treasury, and cost reporting and analysis
Support the CFO in managing the Finance division across Conquest Group
Preparation of monthly financial reports including balance sheet, profit, and loss statement, and other internal management reports as needed
Overseeing the month-end processes and ensuring the integrity of the financial results
Preparing budgets and forecasts for all the operational entities
Responsibility for year-end statutory reporting, tax returns, and treasury reporting
Supervise the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and overall Finance teams
Present monthly commentary and commercial insights to the Leadership team to support commercial and strategic decision-making
Improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the business
Ensure compliance with statutory law, taxation, and financial regulations
Become a key driver of process improvements and system enhancements
Drive budgeting and forecasting
Ownership of the month-end process, including ensuring financial data and reporting are accurate, reconciliations are complete and reviewed, and month-end is closed within agreed timetables
Ensure compliance with legislation
Provide insights & analysis in relation to financial result
About You:
Formal qualifications in an accounting-related discipline
Proven success in a FC role, within a construction & development environment (5+years of experience)
Demonstrated capacity to understand financials, and effectively manage all aspects of a strategic finance function
Demonstrated expertise in XERO
CHEOPS experience is highly regarded
Depth of understanding of Construction, Real Estate and Hospitality (preferred)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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