Financial Controller - Retail

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Financial Controller - Retail. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Leadership opportunity
• Ongoing, Full-time role
• Remuneration : Up to $141,859 plus 15% superannuation
• Business Unit: Finance and Facilities
• Canberra Location 

Are you looking for a change in your career? If you are an upbeat individual with a strong determination and drive to lead a team then look no further because we have the right opportunity here for you!

The Opportunity

ActewAGL has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with a strong financial background and analytical skills to take on the leadership role of managing a diverse and professional team of Financial Accountants.

As a member of the Financial Performance and Reporting branch, you will be primarily responsible for maintaining the integrity of the financial reporting for the ActewAGL Retail Partnership (AAR) in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) and accounting policies of AAR.

Some Key Specifics of the role:

Reporting to the Head of Financial Performance & Reporting, you will:

• Have ownership of our balance sheet and account reconciliation processes to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting sub-ledgers in accordance with our account reconciliation policy. 
• Own the completion of month end closing procedures in accordance with the stated timetable and ensure that the closing process is also completed in line with our internal policies. 
• Ensure completion of equity accounting with respect to investments held in joint ventures. 
• Ensure that key controls over revenue and cost recognition, including the related balance sheet accounts, are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that financial models for material balances are accurately maintained and updated for changes in business circumstances.
• Prepare and manage the monthly Business Performance Report including thorough variance analysis. 
• Manage the year-end external audit process including the preparation of variance analysis for financial reporting purposes and the review of financial statements. 

What’s in it for you?

We boast a positive team culture that encourages and inspires. We are a team of forward thinking individuals and operate in a flexible and autonomous environment. We offer generous salary and benefits including competitive pay, subsidised gym memberships, leadership and professional development programs, staff rewards, recognition programs and much more...

What are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline and CA/CPA membership or equivalent 
• Demonstrated experience working in a senior financial or managerial accounting position within a medium to large scale operation. 
• Proven technical accounting skills with a deep understanding of (AAS) and experience in applying accounting concepts as they relate to accounting estimates and judgements. 
• Well-developed quantitative, financial and analytical skills, with a proven ability to interpret financial and non-financial statistical information. 
• Strong Excel skills including experience with TM1 and the Oracle Financial Suite (or similar financial system)

Does this sound like you? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, log onto our recruitment portal and submit your resume and a cover letter responding to the criteria above including experience and capabilities you can bring to the role. Applications close COB 1 August 2018. To learn more about this exciting opportunity please email Dean Ward on [email protected]

ActewAGL is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.