Job Description
The Management & Financial Accountant supports the VP Finance in the effective management, control and reporting of financial activities across the Group's APAC operations, supporting entities in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai.
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The role provides day-to-day financial oversight across the regional entities and is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, management accounting, financial controls, statutory compliance, working capital management and operational finance support.
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The position plays an important role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting, strong financial controls, consistent finance processes and commercially focused decision support across the region.
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The Management & Financial Accountant supports the VP Finance in the effective management, control and reporting of financial activities across the Group's APAC operations, supporting entities in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai.
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The role provides day-to-day financial oversight across the regional entities and is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, management accounting, financial controls, statutory compliance, working capital management and operational finance support.
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The position plays an important role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting, strong financial controls, consistent finance processes and commercially focused decision support across the region.
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Purpose of the role
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The Management & Financial Accountant supports the VP Finance in the effective management, control and reporting of financial activities across the Group's APAC operations, supporting entities in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai.
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The role provides day-to-day financial oversight across the regional entities and is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, management accounting, financial controls, statutory compliance, working capital management and operational finance support.
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The position plays an important role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting, strong financial controls, consistent finance processes and commercially focused decision support across the region.
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Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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1. Finance Team Management & Regional Financial Oversight
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Provide day-to-day financial oversight across the Group's entities in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai.
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Supervise, coach and develop direct reports within the finance function.
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Support the VP Finance in providing financial oversight across Australia, Malaysia and Dubai.
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Ensure Group financial policies, accounting standards, internal controls and local regulatory requirements are followed.
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Provide guidance and support to the Finance Officer and transactional finance team as required.
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Liaise with the Group Shared Service Centre to resolve queries and ensure accurate and consistent ERP processing.
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Promote consistent finance processes, controls and reporting practices across regional entities.
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2. Supporting Regional Management in Steering the Business
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Act as a finance business partner to regional management, providing financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.
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Analyse business performance, including revenue, margins, costs, working capital and operational KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities.
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Work with Site and Operations Managers to improve business processes and financial performance.
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Prepare and evaluate business cases and capital expenditure proposals for business expansion, new capabilities and replacement equipment.
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Support Site Managers and HR with recruitment and headcount proposals, including financial and budget impacts.
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Provide scenario modelling and financial analysis to support key business decisions, budgeting, forecasting and operational planning.
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3. Financial & Management Reporting
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Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L;, balance sheet and cost reporting.
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Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
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Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting calculations.
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Analyse general ledger balances, investigate unusual movements and ensure required corrections are processed.
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Ensure intercompany balances and transactions are appropriately recorded and reconciled.
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Support the VP Finance with periodic forecasting, annual budgeting and variance analysis.
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Prepare ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to support management decision-making.
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4. Operational Reporting
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Develop and maintain operational reporting covering areas such as purchasing, to-be-invoiced, inventory, sales, work-in-progress and turnaround time (TAT).
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Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, risks and improvement opportunities.
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Work with operational stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and usefulness.
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Provide management with clear financial insights to support performance improvement initiatives.
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5. Statutory Reporting, Tax & Audit
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Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisers, auditors and other qualified advisers.
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Liaise with external accountants, tax advisers and auditors across relevant jurisdictions.
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Coordinate preparation and filing of BAS/GST, VAT and other applicable indirect tax returns.
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Support annual corporate tax returns and other statutory submissions.
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Coordinate the annual external audit and ensure requested information is provided accurately and on time.
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Maintain appropriate supporting records and documentation for statutory, audit and Group requirements.
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6. General Accounting, Payroll & Working Capital
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Review general ledger and inventory transactions and process correcting journals where required.
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Oversee monthly payroll processing, preparing payroll reports, reconciliations and associated accounting entries.
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Liaise with suppliers, colleagues and the Shared Service Centre to resolve accounting and invoice queries.
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Review and approve non-PO invoices and payment proposals in accordance with delegated authorities.
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Prepare short-term cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital performance.
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Oversee foreign currency requirements and coordinate currency balances with the Shared Service Centre.
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Monitor accounts receivable and cash collection activity and coordinate escalation of overdue accounts where required.
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7. ERP, Controls & Process Improvement
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Provide financial oversight of processes within the integrated ERP system.
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Work with business teams to resolve ERP and accounting process issues and maintain transaction accuracy.
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Review exception reporting and identify incorrect processes, control weaknesses and training requirements.
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Resolve historical accounting or ERP issues impacting the general ledger and balance sheet.
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Identify opportunities to standardise, automate and improve finance processes across the region.
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Support finance system, reporting and process improvement projects as required.
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Regional Scope & Key Relationships
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This role supports a multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional finance environment across Australia, Malaysia and Dubai.
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Key relationships include:
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VP Finance;
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Regional, Site and Operations Managers;
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Finance Officer and transactional finance team;
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Group Finance and Shared Service Centre;
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HR, Sales, Purchasing and Production teams;
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External accountants, auditors and tax advisers; and
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Banking and professional service providers.
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Generic Competencies Required
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General standards & reliability
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Positivity & respect
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Knowledge and competency of the role
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Communication
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Organisation & efficiency
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Accuracy & attention to detail
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Flexibility & adaptability
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Integrity & commitment
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People management and leadership
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Commercial awareness
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Problem solving and analytical thinking
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Ability to collaborate across countries, cultures and functions
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Candidate Profile
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Essential
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Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
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CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification, or working towards completion.
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Relevant experience in financial accounting, management accounting or a similar finance role.
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Strong experience with month-end accounting, including reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments.
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Experience preparing management accounts, financial reporting, budgets and forecasts.
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Strong Excel skills and experience working with integrated ERP systems.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and control.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
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Ability to work independently and effectively with stakeholders at different levels and locations.
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Desirable
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Exposure to multiple currencies, intercompany accounting and regional statutory requirements.
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Knowledge of Australian GST/BAS and/or indirect tax requirements in Malaysia or Dubai/UAE.
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Experience within aviation, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or another operationally complex industry.
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Experience with inventory, work-in-progress and production accounting.
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Experience supervising or developing junior finance staff.
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Experience in finance process improvement and automation.
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📌 Finance Manager (New South Wales)
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