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SalaryIn partnership with Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.
Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With approximately 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers where they need to go.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Responsible for all functions of the company’s Finance department and related including Accounting, Auditing, Payroll and other financial activities carried out by the company.
Reports to the Managing Director NSW.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:
- Manage the preparation of monthly and annual reporting, including board reporting within designated timeframes
- Variance analysis and commentary on management accounts to present at the monthly meeting with the Executive team
- Developing financial strategy, including risk minimisation plans and forecast opportunities for business improvement.
- High-level financial reporting and analysis on internal finance and contract compliance.
- Preparation of the annual budget and proactively manage variances of actual results to budget
- Cash flow management
- Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the NSW business
- Stakeholder management, preparing reports and making improvements to processes and systems
- Oversee Debt management and collection
- Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
- Manage the financial aspects of the government contract
- Overseeing management of payroll processing
- Working closely with management teams to share reports and analysis findings, including operational data
- Management, development and mentoring of a team of 4 staff
- Monitors and controls the security of the company's funds and resources.
- Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors. Implementation of effective processes to reduce risks.
- Other duties as directed
- Bachelors or Master's Degree in Finance /Economics/Accounting/Business Administration/Business Law.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is necessary.
- Significant experience in the operation of private buses in Australia is desirable not necessary.
- Ability to liaise with Government officials, senior management of outside companies and company staff at all levels.
- Well-developed leadership skills and Stakeholder management capability.
- Chance to work in an authentic ASX listed progressive organisation that is one of the industry leaders in terms of innovation and service delivery with an international footprint
- A highly capable existing team that is genuinely passionate about their profession and the industry
- Support from above – as we are committed to developing team members to progress and are willing to invest in the business.
- To be at the forefront of the NSW public transport sector’s transformation given further privatisation.
- A competitive remuneration package.
**No agencies please**
Kelsian Group Limited is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
