Job Description:
We are seeking an accomplished Financial Strategist to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with senior leadership to provide insightful financial analysis, guide decision-making, and help steer our projects toward profitability and success.
As a Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and assisting AP and AR staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will also process fortnightly payroll, manage financial aspects of construction projects, and perform month-end close including balance sheet reviews, cost allocations, and P&L analysis.
* Accounting Management: Manage and assist AP and AR staff ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Payroll Processing: Process fortnightly payroll.
* Monthly Compliance Reporting: Prepare statutory returns including BAS statements, payroll tax returns, superannuation lodgements, and other industry-related reporting.
* Project Accounting: Manage financial aspects of construction projects in conjunction with project teams. Collaborate with project managers/contract administrators to ensure financial alignment and timely reporting.
* Month-End and Reconciliation Activities: Perform month-end close including balance sheet reviews, cost allocations, and P&L analysis.
* Monthly Reporting: Deliver comprehensive and accurate reporting from a divisional manager level through to board.
* End-of-Year Audit/Tax: Liaise with external auditors and tax accountants to assist with preparation of final reports/returns.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation and management of budgets, forecasts, including fortnightly cash flow forecasting.
* Process Improvement and Efficiency: Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, working closely with stakeholders to implement solutions that benefit the business.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Professional Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CA/CPA qualification (essential).
* Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in management accounting or similar finance support roles.
* Industry Knowledge: Construction industry experience an advantage but not essential.
* Critical Thinking: High-level numeracy and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
* Commercial Acumen: Commercial acumen and stakeholder management.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in finance/ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
* Communication: Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
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What We Offer:
* Full-time Position
* Competitive Remuneration Package
* Social Events
* Employee Assistance Program