Finance Manager - Sydney

About the Role:

Sydney - This role will be responsible for the financial and management accounting function for the Aged Care division and support Aged Care teams. This is a broad role focusing on accounting and business partnering within a fast-paced and dynamic environment and requires an individual who has a continuous improvement mindset, displays significant initiative, great prioritisation and time management skills, has an eye for detail and is a team player.

Role Type:

Full-time

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team.

• Attractive Salary. 

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

• Competitive remuneration along with career progression.

• Ongoing support and training from department leads and senior management.

• Company celebrations such as birthday recognition, Christmas parties, Melbourne Cup events, charitable causes, and others.

• Team bonding activities.
  

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Own and support timely month-end close across the Aged Care division and contribute to the preparation of monthly management reporting for the board and operational stakeholders.

• Own and support timely preparation and submission of quarterly and annual financial reports to the Department of Health and Aged Care and compliance with other agencies.

• Partner with Aged Care operating division to establish and maintain accurate KPI reporting and assist with revenue improvements and cost efficiency initiatives.

• Actively participate and support the audit and tax process under the coordination of a senior corporate accountant.

• Facilitate complete, accurate and timely management of all reporting requirements, both financial and operational/compliance.

• Maintain financial systems, automate and improve processes and support with the development and maintenance of internal controls.

• Working closely with AP, AR and Payroll on all Aged Care related matters.

• Develop, document and ensure compliance with business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

• Develop and maintain strong active working relationships with people across the group and external advisors to promote collaborative problem-solving.
  

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant tertiary accounting qualification and completion of a Chartered Accountant or CPA program are essential.

• Five years minimum post-qualification accounting experience, preferably a blend of both professional services and corporate experience.

• Highly developed technical accounting skills – including demonstrated experience in managing/continuously improving internal controls, and demonstrable experience in managing internal/external financial reporting and management accounting.

• Solid interpersonal and relationship management skills demonstrated through building and developing productive and collaborative working relationships.

• Demonstrable experience managing effective working relationships with finance and operational stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage key deliverables and engage stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

• Sound computer literacy in Microsoft products, particularly Excel as well as established accounting packages.

• Strong awareness of balancing the commercial needs of the business with financial reporting requirements.

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.

Employment offer will be subject to satisfactory mandatory compliance checks, including a National Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker screening check, COVID-19 Vaccination status (fully vaccinated with booster shot), employment reference checks and required identity checks.