Date posted: 16 January 2026
Pay: AU$70,0000 – AU$80,000.00 per year
Job description:
The Finance Executive is responsible for delivering on elements of the financial, sales and operational business intelligence system, as well as supporting the day-to-day financial management and reporting of the business. Through analysing detailed financial information, the role will help the business make better decisions and implement projects more thoroughly.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations
* Oversee daily financial activities: accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations
* Own month-end & year-end close processes, delivering timely & accurate financial statements
* Lead budgeting, reforecasting & cost tracking processes in collaboration with department heads
Financial Controls & Risk Management
* Implement financial SOPs across procurement, approvals, expenses & reconciliations
* Enforce segregation of duties, authorisation protocols, and documentation discipline
* Implement inventory accounting and costing – including regular stocktakes and cost variance analysis
* Ensure compliance with all ATO, payroll, and tax obligations – including BAS, GST, FBT, and superannuation
* Prepare for and manage external audits, with complete audit-ready financial files
* Regularly review and strengthen internal control environment
* Prepare and submit purchase requests for HQ review
Reporting & Systems
* Manage Xero or accounting software, and recommend process improvements or automation
* Deliver monthly management reports, tracking performance against budget
* Assist Finance HQ and leadership with financial analysis to support operational decisions
Key Skills
Area Requirements
Qualifications - Degree in Accountancy or equivalent, CPA or CA qualified preferred
Experience - 1–4 years in SME or mid-sized companies, ideally with product/inventory-based businesses
Controls & Audit Strong track record of building or managing internal controls and external audit readiness
Financial Ops Skilled in month-end, cashflow, budgeting, and compliance
Systems Proficient in Xero or similar; can structure reporting and digitise simple workflows
Communication Able to explain finance matters clearly to non-finance team members
Growth Mindset Comfortable supporting fundraising or investor work as the business evolves
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person