Head of Finance and Operations

Opportunity to work in a growing firm in a broad Head of Finance and Operations role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the team and manage all facets of the accounting and financial processes for the growing business. This includes hands on control of Finance, HR, Treasury, Taxation, Risk, Compliance and Administration. The successful candidate will work closely with the Partners to help shape the strategy, growth and future of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Process all day-to-day finance operations for the business utilising the Xero general ledger, and generate month end Profit and Loss reports, Balance Sheets and supporting sub ledger reports.
• Run a monthly payroll which may also include on and off boarding of staff; Calculate and pay associated payroll and group taxes and applicable Superannuation.
• Prepare a detailed month end report for the Finance Partner, which also forecasts the business growth.
• Manage the monthly reporting and annual audit.
• Co ordinate the BAS and IAS lodgements with the external accountants, and the annual year end Statutory Accounts and Taxation returns.
• Manage the IT systems in conjunction with the IT provider; Also oversee the business operating systems.

Experience:

• A wealth of experience from a similar role within a professional services or financial services team.
• Strong knowledge of key finance, risk and compliance functions are essential for this role.
• A superior business and commercial acumen, enquiring mind and eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Ability to deal with sensitive matters confidentially and tactfully
• A focus for ongoing process improvement and innovation
• The ability to work independently and unsupervised

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a senior role in a part time capacity. A competitive salary package will be negotiated for the successful candidate.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply please click apply or call John Meehan on 02 8289 3138 for a confidential discussion.