Posted 20 days ago
Description
We are seeking a Part Time Corporate Accountant / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and help shape the organisation’s financial strategy, while fostering a positive team environment. Logistics industry experience is highly regarded.
Key responsibilities
Leadership and reporting
Report to the Managing Director/CEO and Board
Lead and develop the finance team, including AP, AR and payroll staff.
Prepare accurate monthly, year-end and forecast financial reports, with full workpapers completed within 15 days of month-end
Deliver monthly reports to Directors and Shareholders by the 21st of each month
Prepare annual overhead budgets and monitor performance against budget
Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage working capital requirements
Analyse job and customer profitability to support pricing and business decisions
Finance operations
Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, bank reconciliations and payroll
Manage month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
Strengthen internal controls and improve finance processes and systems
Tax and compliance
Prepare and lodge monthly and quarterly IAS and BAS with the ATO
Prepare and lodge WorkCover and payroll tax returns as required in each state
Ensure superannuation is paid accurately and on time
Complete annual Single Touch Payroll (STP) finalisation
Prepare fringe benefits tax (FBT) figures and workpapers for the external accountants
Support the year-end process with the external accountants
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements
Stakeholders and risk
Liaise with banks, insurers and external accountants, including managing finance facilities and covenant reporting
Manage company asset and business insurance requirements
Support the Managing Director, CEO, Board and external accountants with additional reporting as required
About you
CA or CPA qualified, with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience leading or supervising a small finance team
Proven ability to produce clear, insightful reports and presentations that support business decisions
Strong working knowledge of Australian tax and payroll compliance, including GST, PAYG, FBT, payroll tax and STP
Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software, such as [Xero/Cargowise]
Highly organised, with a strong track record of meeting deadlines
Trustworthy, reliable and keen to grow with the business
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
#J-18808-Ljbffr
