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• Central location, open plan office and monthly morning tea and coffee on us
• Work alongside a collaborative team and experience our great office culture
• Permanent full-time position with opportunity for a work from home day

Why UniLodge
  
UniLodge specialise in student accommodation and have been an industry market leader since 1996. The UniLodge Group manages a diverse portfolio of close to 130 properties and hotels with a footprint in every city in mainland Australia and New Zealand. We employ a team of over 1200 people who are dedicated to our vision, “To build inclusive communities for inspired living”.
  
Across our workforce we have built an enviable culture of trust, engagement, collaboration, and fun. Our residents come from diverse backgrounds, and we want our teams to reflect this. Our people are the heart of our business, and their contributions are valued and celebrated. We invest in the wellbeing and professional development of our team, offering access to ongoing training and career growth opportunities, performance recognition programs, and tools and resources to support mental health and wellbeing. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer various leave options including study leave, parental leave entitlements, etc.   
  
The Role
  
We are seeking a Team Leader, Financial Accounting to join our UniLodge & Essence team located at our Head Office in Brisbane CBD. You will have a key role within the Finance team - with a high level of autonomy and responsibility and need to deliver a consistent, accurate and high-quality service. 
  
You will be responsible for a wide range of duties including the full financial control and operation of numerous properties across Australia and New Zealand, along with head office corporate accounting responsibilities. As Team Leader you will provide ongoing mentoring and development to 2-3 direct reports. Some of your additional responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Preparation and review of accounts for Australian and New Zealand properties, including P&L, Balance Sheet, GST recs, cash flow statements, analysis and commentary
• Assistance in the financial opening of new properties and building relationships with new building owners and property staff
• Play a key role in the preparation and review of annual budgets and quarterly forecasting, for both corporate and client budgets
• Provide financial and operational reviews, process improvements and monthly/quarterly reporting to a range of stakeholders
• Corporate accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, GST, FBT, income tax, board pack reporting and analysis
• Debtors’ management and arrears review
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and be a key liaison with the external auditors for both the business and our building owners
• Lead and motivate staff, providing ongoing training and development to ensure team members can reach their potential
• Performance Development Reviews for all direct reports

About You

• CA/CPA Qualified Accountant with solid commercial experience (required)
• Experience must be evident in the following areas (essential):
  o Multi-entity experience – preparation of accounts for multiple companies/branches
  o Strong variance analysis and analytical skills
  o Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting
  o Microsoft Excel skills to include all formulas
  o Management and mentoring of junior staff
  
  
• Proven experience in proactively identifying, suggesting and implementing system and process improvements
• Property management experience (desirable)
• Experience in Microsoft Business Central or BI360 Solver (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail & excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive behaviours are a must with examples from work history.
• Willing to obtain a National Police Check (required)

How To Apply
  
If you’re interested in working with us, please submit your application as soon as possible - outlining all the amazing qualities and skills you can bring to our team.
  
UniLodge reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date.

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