Finance Manager

The Game Changers:

At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families. AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

The Purpose:

The Finance Manager (contract) role will have responsibility for day-to-day finance functions to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of financial information for AP+ in a timely manner and in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard and Company policies. This role also assists with Treasury, Tax, and compliance obligations for AP+. This role’s core focus will be to support through year end and audit requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Audit and Financial Statements: Providing supporting documentation to auditors for the year end audit.
• Month End: Preparation, review and posting of month end journals as required.
• Reconciliations: Preparation and review of high-quality balance sheet reconciliations ensuring adherence to accounting standards and AP+ policies.
• Technical Accounting: Application of accounting standards to operational matters and providing advice and technical accounting memos where required e.g. leasing, commercial agreements.
• Tax: Supporting management of the AP+ tax function as required.
• Financial Compliance: Supporting the finance team to ensure AP+ meets its compliance obligations and other compulsory government reporting.

In order for you to be successful in the role, you'll have:

• At least 5 years directly relevant finance experience.
• External audit experience highly desirable.
• Preparation and review of financial statements.
• Ability to identify and define problems and work collaboratively to find solutions.
• Supports self/others/the team during change by encouraging flexibility, demonstrating the positives, and finding opportunities for others to get involved.
• Facilitate collaboration internally across the organization and externally to enable service delivery.
• Support team to deliver quality outputs on time.
• Create a safe team environment, enabling others to challenge and share ideas and where diverse views are valued and respected.
• Provide space for team to take on appropriate responsibility, try new solutions and move things forward.

What’s Next:
We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavour to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.
We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to recruitment@auspayplus.com.au We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.