Finance & Taxation Manager

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team as the Finance & Taxation Manageron a four-year fixed term contract located in Geraldton. 

About Us

We are a busy Western Australian Port that places the highest emphasis on our people, customers, and community in conducting our daily business. At Mid West Ports Authority, we recognise that our people are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to developing and supporting our workforce and fostering a work environment where our values of accountability, integrity, courage, caring and collaboration are key. 

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations. MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.

We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the communities in which we operate in. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance and Taxation Manager is responsible for providing leadership for MWPA’s Finance and Taxation strategic direction, policy, financial transactional processes, and taxation accounting services. The role must ensure a formulation of sound financial strategies, implementation of strong internal control processes and development of financial plans to support MWPA’s growth strategy. The role helps deliver the strategic plan by providing business advice and analysis to the operations and functions to best meet their targets and budgets.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the role provides leadership to the Finance team as well as assisting the broader organisation in budgeting and forecasting operational ($circa $65M) and capital ($5.5M) expenditures, developing major capital expenditure business cases for ultimate approval by the Expenditure Review Committee, periodic financial reporting and provision of taxation advice as it relates to the strategic and operational requirements of MWPA. There are significantly tight deadlines that must be consistently met, whilst maintaining the internal controls around financial systems and processes. The position is the owner for the financial systems and is accountable for the accuracy and completeness of information input and extracted from these systems.

The role is integral in the External Audit process and ensures the accounts are presented according to Australian Accounting Standards, statutory and legal requirements and PAA.

The Finance and Taxation Manager provides support to the Executive and Board in the preparations of critical information required under the Port Authorities Act 1999 (PAA) and is the key liaison between the Department of Transport and Treasury on all financial matters.

The role has 7 direct reports within Finance.

About You

Key Qualifications and experience:

·      Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Finance, Accounting or Business disciplines

·      Member of CPA Australia or Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants

·      Continuous Improvement Qualification

·      10+ years’ experience in Senior Finance and / or Taxation role with superior understanding of Finance and Taxation processes and proven track record in delivering / achieving targets.

·      Expert knowledge and experience of Australian and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

·      Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·      Strong financial acumen, financial modelling, and analytical skills.

·      Results focused and strives for standards of excellence.

·      Exceptional problem-solving.

·      Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.

·      Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

·      Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and database systems.

Benefits

·      Flexible Working Arrangements

·      Health & Wellbeing Program

·      20 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)

·      Professional Development and Training Opportunities

·      Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·      Employee Recognition Program

·      Relocation Allowance (if applicable)

How to Apply:

For your application to be accepted you must submit the below documents tojobs@midwestports.com.au before the vacancy close date with “Finance & Taxation Manager - Application” in the subject line.

·      Detailed Covering Letter addressing selection criteria as per the Position Description

·      Current Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume)

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent/fixed term positions in the public sector.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout MWPA. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Living in the Mid West:

MWPA operations are located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community focused and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.

Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing check out this video for more information on why you should live and work Geraldton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeR-N1Kxpz8