AddressAbout Us
Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT) is an award-winning mid-sized multi-national working in an unique and exciting specialty services industry – the development and renovation of major public aquariums around the world. The business has offices in Australia, China, the Philippines and USA and has broad capabilities spanning aquarium design, equipment manufacturing, on-site construction and post-launch operational services. AAT is a proven and mature business, with a 25-year track record of success, and is well known in its industry around the world. AAT’s head office is on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, and the bulk of it’s revenue is generated from international business activity. AAT provides an opportunity for the right candidate to live in a premium lifestyle destination while pursuing a challenging, world-class and international career.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experience strategic, and process-minded individual to join us as our Head of Finance, reporting to the CEO. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager and will lead and develop an internal team to support finance, business planning and budgeting, and logistics. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance will work closely with a motivated and engaged executive leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of the complete accounting function
- Timely preparation of financial statements on a monthly basis
- Presentation of financial reports and analysis to the Board/Executive Committee
- Consolidation of accounts as and when required
- Preparation and presentation of cashflow and profit forecasts when required
- Inventory management
- Liaison with the company’s international offices particularly in relation to finance matters and management
- Contributing to the company’s strategic planning process working closely with the CEO and the Board
Qualifications And Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with CA or CPA qualifications
- Minimum 10 years professional experience preferably including 5 years of broad financial and operational experience
- Strong people management skills with the ability to mentor and develop a direct team managing work allocation, training, problem resolution and performance evaluation
- Confidence with specialised software platforms with advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software, preferably with exposure to Microsoft Dynamics finance platforms
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to prioritise, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Preferable exposure to international accounting and transfer pricing requirements
- Preferable exposure to project profitability reporting & internal control systems
Remuneration
- An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Assistance with relocation costs within Australia
Application Process:
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and a covering letter describing their interest in this position, relevant qualifications, and experience.
