Job description
$175,000 Package;
Drive financial accounting & control; and
Goldilocks FS business, not too small, not too big, JUST RIGHT!
The Employer
Underpinning what has quickly become a multi-billion-dollar industry and significant economic driver in Australia, this business is simply a cool place to work. A real goldilocks client in the financial services arena, they're big enough to provide stability, opportunity and development, yet small enough to provide genuine input and valuable contributions and not be left feeling like a cog in a wheel. A recent departure in the Financial Control team has provided an excellent opportunity to reshuffle some resources and welcome a new member into the leadership ranks, as Assistant Financial Controller.
Role Overview
Reporting to the head of Financial Control, you will effectively be the 2IC in the financial accounting and reporting team, responsible for coordinating and overseeing the output of a small team of Accountants. Your board remit will include:
Oversee month end close process and review team reconciliations;
Take a hands-on role on more complex balance sheet reconciliations;
Drive consolidations for group statutory reporting;
Drive half-year and full-year reporting, taking a hands-on role in the preparation of the annual report and any board reporting packs; and
Act as a key point of contract throughout the audit process.
Your Background
CA/CPA qualified;
Small preference for someone with an earlier audit background in Big4;
Strong experience in leading a financial accounting function;
You will be technically savvy, but commercially minded;
You will possess strong attention to detail and be confident in your reconciliation skills;
Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision; and
You will have strong stakeholder management skills and hold you own dealing with the partners/ownership group when reviewing financial information.
Longer Term Career Prospects
This role has a genuine career pathway to becoming the head of control and is best suited for someone with the ambition to progress their career within 3-4 years to the next level.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Liam Hassell at u&u Recruitment on 02 8245 7917 or email liam.hassell@uandu.com quoting reference 29571. Alternatively, click to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search.
Please submit your resume in Word format only.
Liam Hassell.
PARTNER, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
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