Role-Senior Finance Manager / Finance Lead

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Finance Professional to manage the end-to-end finance and accounting function for an Australia-based business.

The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience in Australian accounting, excellent working knowledge of Xero, and the ability to independently manage accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end finance and accounting operations
Handle/review GL, journals, bank reconciliations, Trial Balance, P&L and Balance Sheet
Manage AP/AR, month-end and year-end closing
Prepare financial statements and management reports
Manage budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables and payables
Analyse revenue, costs, margins and business profitability
Support Australian payroll and BAS/IAS requirements
Establish and strengthen finance processes and internal controls
Coordinate with Australian accountants, tax advisers and external consultants
Provide financial analysis and insights to senior leadership

Candidate Profile

8–12 years of Finance & Accounting experience
Hands-on Australian accounting experience is mandatory
Strong hands-on experience with Xero
Sound understanding of Australian accounting practices and BAS/IAS
Strong experience in month-end closing and financial reporting
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
Exposure to Australian payroll
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Ability to independently take ownership of the finance function
Strong stakeholder communication skills

Requirements

Experience in an Australia-facing shared services, outsourced accounting, offshore finance or Australian accounting environment will be highly preferred.

Knowledge of MYOB / QuickBooks Online and exposure to Australian taxation will be an advantage.

Qualification

CA is not mandatory.
B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance / CA Inter / CMA or equivalent qualification, with strong relevant experience, will be considered.

Skill richieste

Australian accounting practices (including BAS/IAS compliance)XeroGeneral ledger and journal entry managementBank reconciliations and trial balance managementMonth-end and year-end closing processesPreparation of financial statements and management reportingBudgeting, forecasting and variance analysisCash flow and working capital managementAccounts payable and accounts receivable managementAustralian payroll support and complianceEstablishing finance processes and internal controlsFinancial analysis of revenue, costs, margins and profitabilityAdvanced Excel and analytical/financial modelling skillsStakeholder communication and coordination with external advisers/consultantsExposure to MYOB or QuickBooks Online

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