Interim Finance Manager (parental leave cover)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Interim Finance Manager (parental leave cover). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Australian arm of a global communications organisation
• Will suit a Company Accountant with experience in an SME environment
• Start date of no later than 30th July 2018 required

The Company
The Australian subsidiary of this mid-sized global organisation is seeking an Accountant to assume Financial Management responsibilities for a 4-5 month period of parental leave in this stand-alone role. 

This opportunity will suit a tenured Accountant who has worked in a full function accounting role covering reporting, taxation and transactional accounting duties. 
 
The Role
Reporting to the Regional GM the responsibilities of this position will;

• Produce monthly profit and loss reports, posting all wage journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Monitor and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
• Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
• Research, analyse and report on changes in financial and business performance and advising accordingly
• Report to the UK Head Office on business and financial performance, including:
  • Monthly financial results and commentary on performance compared to budget and prior year
  • Cash balances and forecasts
  • Debt outstanding and any expected debt recovery issues
• Engage with key stakeholders across the business
• Update & maintain the control environment including appropriate processes, reviews, and reconciliations
• Develop financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
• Conduct reviews and evaluate cost-reduction opportunities
• Maintain external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisation
• Effectively manage the end to end AP and AR functions
• Manage the processing of small monthly payroll through the external provider.

Skills and Experience Required

• CPA/ACA qualified or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations and audiences and to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports.
• Up to date knowledge of Financial Accounting Standards
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work, handle pressure and take day-to-day decisions on the running of the organisation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Inspirational people management and leadership qualities
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• The ability to think strategically and act pragmatically at all times
• To be hard working and committed in order to quickly become a member of the department and the business
• Experience of working within an international organisation and reporting to a remote head office. 

Please note this is a limited tenure position, with no opportunity for extension or permanency. Please only apply if you are able to start either on or before July 30th, 2018. 
 
If interested, please use the 'Apply' button submitting your CV in MS Word format in the first instance. Due to the high number of applicants anticipated, only candidates that meet the above requirements will be contacted.