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Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.

About the role

The Finance and Accounting Manager is to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger to deliver high quality monthly and annual Management and Financial reporting. The role requires a detail oriented, problem solver that is both hands on and can support/delegate tasks within the team effectively. As Finance and Accounting Manager you thrive on continuous system and process improvements. This role is also responsible for the oversight of the fortnightly payroll, and the interface to the Human Resource function of the business.

What you'll do

• Manage a team of 4 (Accounts Payable and Payroll Officer, Accounts Receivable Officer, Finance Officer, and Management Accountant) by prioritising and allocating work and support in upskilling team members on a daily basis
• Preparation, review, and analysis of month end and quarterly reporting within set deadlines
• Assisting the Head of Finance to deliver statutory reporting and financial audit requirements without adverse comment
• Reviewing all Balance Sheet reconciliations in a manner that provides insight and creates useful information
• Prepare and lodgement of necessary reports and returns (e.g., taxes, Workers Compensation)
• Monitor data integrity and maintain high level of accuracy
• Proactively identify and act on ongoing/new areas of opportunity through both finance and non-finance operational efficiencies and process improvements
• Providing support on the business systems rebuild project
• Administrator of Standards Australia’s Corporate Credit Card facility and support on weekly vendor payment cycles (assisted by Accounts Payable and Payroll Officer)

About you

• 5+ years’ experience in a complex accounting environment
• Exposure to finance leadership roles
• Proven track record on successful process improvements or business transformation projects
• CPA/CA qualification highly favourable
• Bachelor degree qualified, with a relevant Masters degree well regarded
• Significant exposure to SaaS accounting platforms and business intelligence tools

Culture & Benefits

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, regular awards, and on-going training. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:

• Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off (after probation)
• Growing Family & Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carers
• Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised!
• Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
• Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!

What's next?
 
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.

At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au

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