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JOB SUMMARY
A client of ours is recruiting a hands on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership, with Perth as the preferred base location and Sydney considered for the right candidate.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is an established shipping and logistics organisation operating across Australia, supporting international and domestic maritime operations through compliant and operationally focused finance leadership.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
In order to be shortlisted for the vacancy, the successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies, but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance Accounting or a related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of Australian accounting standards and statutory obligations including GST BAS PAYG and FBT
• Proven hands on experience managing an end to end finance function
• High attention to detail with the ability to operate comfortably at both detailed and leadership level
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Experience within shipping logistics or operational environments will be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a small finance team

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Full ownership of the finance function from transactional processing through to reporting and analysis
• Preparation of monthly management accounts including profit and loss balance sheet cash flow and variance analysis
• Management of accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and expense processing
• Oversight of banking cash management and payment processes
• Ensuring compliance with Australian tax and statutory obligations
• Preparation and lodgement of BAS PAYG and superannuation
• Monthly general ledger reconciliations and month end and year end reporting
• Liaison with external auditors and service providers
• Cash flow management budgeting and forecasting
• Leading and developing a finance team of two based in Sydney
• Review and improvement of finance systems and processes where required

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates with the specific skills and experience required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role will be contacted for an interview by one of our consultants. Thereafter, a detailed job description will be made available for discussion before CVs are submitted to our client for review.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE
A market related salary based on the level of responsibility for this role is on offer.

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