Overview
Are you motivated, hardworking, and proud to contribute to creating high-quality communities for Australia's over‐50s? Do you enjoy working as part of a team that builds beautiful spaces where people can truly live their best lives?
Position Details
The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller& CFO in managing the finance function, with a primary focus on the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and corporate obligations, and facilitating operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
* Management and oversight of day‐to‐day accounts receivable/payable (AR/AP) operations, including invoicing, banking and payments, correct invoice coding to general ledger (GL), revenue recognition, and related taxes (GST, etc.)
* Drive continuous improvement across all AR/AP systems and processes.
* Supervise the AR and AP teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, collections and payments in line with relevant policies, processes and procedures and delegated authority limits.
* Review and maintain AP electronic workflow and payment control systems, and accounting systems to ensure optimal performance.
* Preparation of weekly cash‐flow information and ad‐hoc reporting.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting for local and national regulatory requirements including BAS preparation and Payment Times Reporting.
* Mentor, support and manage performance of the Accounts Teams in collaboration with the Financial Controller& respective Team Leaders.
* Support the Financial Controller in implementing robust internal controls and monitoring compliance.
* Build robust working relationships across departments to align financial practices with business needs.
* Assist with provision of information for external audits and liaise with auditors.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
* Current CPA or CA qualification.
* Current National Police Clearance.
* Minimum 3‐5 years post‐graduate experience in a medium to large size enterprise.
* Advanced Excel skills, including spreadsheeting & report writing.
* Strong computer literacy supported by experience with enterprise level Accounting ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics365 highly regarded).
* Excellent communication (written & verbal) & interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* A proactive, inquisitive approach to problem solving.
* Excellent attention to detail.
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration.
* Free parking.
* Work‐life balance with flexible working hours (Between 7am‐5pm, Mon to Fri).
* 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards.
* Supportive team culture – be part of a vibrant and inclusive team where your contributions are valued.
* Career opportunities – Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, offering limitless pathways from development and construction to resort management and aged care.
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