Senior Accountant / Financial Controller

Hey there superstar! 👋 We're on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Accountant / Financial Controller to join the rapidly expanding iPlay Australia family in Woolloongabba. If you've got a passion for accounting and management, love working in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take your career to the next level, this might just be the perfect opportunity for you!

THE GAME (What we do) 

iPlay is Australia's leading entertainment centre operator. We're actively creating FUN at over 24 locations Australia-wide and expanding constantly. But we're more than just your average workplace. We're an independently owned family business, meaning we can provide you with all the big business benefits, but with the enjoyable environment that only a small business can manage. The iPlay Australia family is looking to grow our Finance Team to match our recent expansion, and we're seeking several additional accountants and bookkeepers to manage our venues and our reporting obligations.

THE TEAM

As the result of an internal move, an exciting opportunity has become available for a high performing Senior Accountant / Financial Controller to join our Finance team.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller has responsibility for managing the financial close for our Business's general ledger, enabling timely and accurate reporting for month end, half year and year end.

The role is responsible to ensure all accounting, compliance activities and month end controls are efficiently managed to timelines.

THE PLAYER

Successful Players will: 
* Manage the financial operations team including AR/AP purchasing, month-end processing, tax compliance (FBT, BAS, PAYG, GST, IAS); and insurance renewal.

* Fulfil all regulatory reporting requirements and lodgements including ATO and ASIC.

* Report and analyse - prepare monthly management reports with variance analysis at appropriate levels; balance sheet reporting and reviews; cash flow forecasting; provide senior stakeholders with sound financial advice.

* Manage statutory, financial, and consolidated P&L reports, provide accurate and timely commercial insights.

* People and Leadership - oversee and manage team priorities and workloads; provide coaching and development opportunities.

* Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management.

* Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws.

* Collaborate with the leadership team to gather essential data for long-term, annual, quarterly, and monthly budgeting and forecasting.

* Monitor financial performance against forecasts and budgets, analyse variances, and evaluate key performance indicators.

*  Oversee Payroll and all payroll functions including uploading superannuation.

* Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the team.

* Oversee treasury function and cashflow reporting

 BI implementation Experience using a BI Tool would be advantageous. 

Requirements / about you

* CA/CPA qualification with 5+ years’ experience.

* Proven experience in similar accounting roles preferably within a retail environment.

* Strong prioritisation skills, capable of handling complex tasks.

* Respect for the confidentiality of sensitive information.

* Excellent written and verbal communication.

* Ability to work autonomously and lead teams.

* Experience in and understanding of SME/family businesses.

* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.