Finance Team Leader - International Freight Forwarding

Our client is a well-established, privately owned international freight forwarding company that has been successfully operating for over 30 years. Renowned for delivering exceptional customer service, they have built long-standing relationships with both clients and employees and continue to enjoy a robust reputation within the industry.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Team Leader to join their close-knit team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this hands-on role will see you take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the business while working closely with both local and overseas offices.

This is a varied role ideally suited to someone with previous freight forwarding finance experience who enjoys taking ownership and thrives within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

- Help lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting function.
- Produce accurate weekly, monthly and management reports.
- Prepare month-end accounts, journals, accruals and reconciliations.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
- Produce weekly cash flow reports.
- Ensure accurate revenue and cost allocation within CargoWise.
- Reconcile and process monthly intercompany charges and payments.
- Liaise with external accountants for annual tax compliance.

Compliance & Reporting

- Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records and internal controls.

Team & Business Support

- Foster a collaborative and customer-focused team culture.




- Provide financial support to operational and management teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies.

About You To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Previous experience managing company accounts within the International Freight Forwarding industry (essential).
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Profit & Loss reporting.
- Experience managing international payments and foreign exchange transactions.
- Experience using CargoWise One (highly regarded).
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a small, supportive team.
- Full Australian working rights.

What's on Offer?

- Salary of $100,000 + Super, with flexibility for the right candidate.
- Join a stable and profitable business with over 30 years of success.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Varied role with autonomy and responsibility.
- Banksmeadow location.
- Opportunity to become a valued member of a respected freight forwarding organisation.

If you're an experienced freight forwarding team leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion. ContactApply now or contact Caroline Cousins on [0413 889 389](tel:0413 889 389) for a confidential discussion.

PATH4 Group has vacancies in a wide variety of roles in the Forwarding, Customs and Logistics industries. Feel free to contact us anytime for career guidance consultation.

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📌 Finance Teamleader - International Freight Forwarding (Banksmeadow)
🏢 PATH4 Group
📍 Banksmeadow