Responsibilities
1. Ensure all consolidation and elimination entries are recorded in the relevant ledger / financial reporting system (including elimination of all inter-group trading and reconciliation/elimination of all intepany balances);
2. Accurate translation of foreign subsidiary financial statements into their correct functional currency and Link Group reporting currency;
3. Accounting for external interest-bearing liabilities and interest/financing cost obligations in the relevant legal entity's ledger;
4. Accounting for foreign currency loans to subsidiaries and associated interest obligations;
5. Accounting for transactions impacting upon numerous Link Group entities - audit fees, management fees, inter-group dividends, distributable profits reserve entries;
6. Ensure appropriate equity accounting entries are processed for all investments in associates;
7. Ensure the correct translation of foreign-subsidiary financial statements into the relevant functional currency and Link Group reporting currency;
8. Ensure timely and precise consolidation of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and cash flow reports
9. Liaise with external auditors, consultants and relevant internal parties to achieve timely and accurate reporting;
10. Assist the Group Senior Financial Accounting Manager with providing reliable and relevant financial and management information across business activities;
11. Providing leadership and managing staff including developing, coaching and mentoring to buildmitment to achieving our objectives;
12. Assist the Group Senior Financial Accounting Manager and Head of Financial Reporting with accounting for significant one-off transactions including acquisitions and divestments and accounting for associated costs), Link Group debt re-financing and other transaction support required by shareholders from time to time;
13. Contribute to Link Group accounting policies & planning and undertake key functions within the Group's financial reporting processes;
14. Drive ongoing process improvement with Finance, including ongoing development of Link Group's financial reporting systems; and
15. Review and drive improvements in the general ledgerpany, account and cost centre structure to enhance the quality of management information.
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
Experience & Personal Attributes
16. 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance within amercial environment
17. Experience in group reporting and consolidation is essential for this position
18. CA/CPA qualified (or international equivalent)
19. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, ormerce
20. Good understanding of current International and Australian Accounting Standards and relevant overseas / Australianpany law
21. Experience with large ERP, TM1 (or other relevant) reporting systems
22. Experience in monitoring regulatory requirements
23. Experience with large corporate structures and the associated consolidation and equity accounting issues
24. Experience with negotiating with internal and external partners
25. Strongmercial focus
26. Excellent problem resolution skills
27. Ability to lead and work within a team
28. Capacity to delegate and monitor progress
29. Ability to think laterally
30. Flexibility and responsiveness, able to work to tight deadlines
31. Strongmunication skills
32. Excellent numerate skills
33. Strong PC skills using Word and Excel
About Us
Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration areplemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.
About the Team
Our Retirement & Superannuation Solutions divisionbines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver aprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors includingernment, industry, retail and corporate.
By apanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the mostprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients.
Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client oues, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required toplete background screening prior tomencement of employment. Job ID 300001816157646