Our client is a leading operator in a growing sector, managing a large portfolio of properties across Australia and New Zealand from its Brisbane CBD Head Office. An opportunity now exists for an experienced, CA/CPA qualified accountant to step into a leadership role within the Financial Accounting team.
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the General Manager Finance and CFO, you will take ownership of the full financial control of numerous properties alongside head office corporate accounting. This is a high autonomy role where you will lead, mentor and develop a team of three or more accountants while partnering with Property General Managers and the Chief Operating Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of 3+ accountants, including recruitment, feedback and career coaching
- Review and prepare property accounts across AU and NZ, including P&L;, Balance Sheet reconciliations, GST and cash flow statements
- Deliver performance reviews against budget and forecast with written variance commentary
- Partner with Property Managers and building owners on budgets, quarterly forecasts and operational reviews
- Prepare and review BAS, GST, FBT and corporate tax returns for AU and NZ
- Review monthly payroll journals and consolidated Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Contribute to annual corporate budgets and Board pack reporting and analysis
- Act as a key liaison with external auditors for statutory financial statements and property audits
- Manage debtors and arrears, corporate credit card processes and payment authorisations
- Identify and implement system and process improvements across the function
About You
- CA/CPA qualified with 4+ years accounting experience
- Proven experience managing and mentoring junior staff
- Strong multi-entity experience preparing accounts for multiple companies or branches
- Solid budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis skills
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Track record of driving system and process improvements
- Property management experience and exposure to Microsoft Business Central and/or BI360 highly regarded
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to explain results to a range of stakeholders
- Self-motivated, detail focused and able to juggle competing priorities
Why Apply?
This is a genuine step into leadership within a supportive finance team, offering broad exposure across property and corporate accounting, solid relationships with senior leadership and the chance to grow your career in an expanding industry.
Please click Apply or call Marianne Savas on 04•• ••• 114 for further information.