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Box Hill, Victoria, Australia

• Engage with all budget holders, offering advice and guidance to prepare annual operating and capital budgets for the portfolio.• Conduct structured monthly interactions with stakeholders, analyzing available financial and operational data, along with other external influences and trends, to regularly review and reforecast intra-year financial projections.• Provide monthly reports featuring detailed analytics and commentary on business performance, including trend analysis, to empower… Show more • Engage with all budget holders, offering advice and guidance to prepare annual operating and capital budgets for the portfolio.• Conduct structured monthly interactions with stakeholders, analyzing available financial and operational data, along with other external influences and trends, to regularly review and reforecast intra-year financial projections.• Provide monthly reports featuring detailed analytics and commentary on business performance, including trend analysis, to empower management in making informed decisions.• Continuously evaluate financial performance in collaboration with senior executives and managers, actively serving as a supportive finance partner.• Drive continuous improvement in the quality of monthly reporting frameworks through enhanced insights and delivery methods.• Oversee the acquittals' timetable, ensuring timely completion following government requirements.• Establish a robust framework for revenue recognition for all funding received from different sources, aligning with Accounting Standards AASB 15 and AASB 1058.• Assist various stakeholders within the portfolio with day-to-day queries to ensure smooth operations.• Help the Line Manager in resolving audit queries promptly.• Complete reconciliations in line with the monthly finance timetable.• Ensure all work within areas of accountability complies with Group values, policies, procedures, codes of conduct, legislative/regulatory requirements, and recognized accreditation standards.• Serve as a role model for exemplary people management practices. Show less

Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia

• Produce high-quality month-end financial reports, management reports, and balance sheet reconciliations with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.• Collaborate with the grants team to establish new grants and prepare grant financial acquittals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and maintaining schedules.• Prepare monthly lab reports, conduct variance analysis, and offer insightful commentaries to support informed decision-making.• Partner with lab heads to oversee… Show more • Produce high-quality month-end financial reports, management reports, and balance sheet reconciliations with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.• Collaborate with the grants team to establish new grants and prepare grant financial acquittals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and maintaining schedules.• Prepare monthly lab reports, conduct variance analysis, and offer insightful commentaries to support informed decision-making.• Partner with lab heads to oversee lab reports, facilitate monthly P&L discussions, highlight areas of focus, and assist in adhering to grant budgets.• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts, analyzing financial data to guide strategic decision-making.• Update the cash flow forecast weekly, monitor cash balances, and ensure appropriate management of cash resources.• Maintain accounting systems covering actual and budgeted transactions for income and expenditures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.• Serve as the primary contact for the annual audit, preparing supporting documentation and addressing audit queries promptly and professionally.• Provide support to the finance officer and assistant accountant, covering their duties as required.• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to strategic projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the finance function.• Drive process development and improvement initiatives across the finance function, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize efficiency.• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to monitor and manage financial risks to the institute in line with policy, governance, and legislative guidelines.• Offer comprehensive support to the institute in the Finance Manager's absence, ensuring continuity and maintaining the quality of finance-related operations. Show less

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Apply accounting expertise to execute hands-on, detail-oriented tasks across all finance functions.• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, analysis, and reporting to elevate overall quality.• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data in crafting high-quality monthly financial reports, aiding business unit managers in decision-making, acquittals submission, quarterly budgeting, and forecasting.• Guarantee compliance with ATO and statutory requirements… Show more • Apply accounting expertise to execute hands-on, detail-oriented tasks across all finance functions.• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, analysis, and reporting to elevate overall quality.• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data in crafting high-quality monthly financial reports, aiding business unit managers in decision-making, acquittals submission, quarterly budgeting, and forecasting.• Guarantee compliance with ATO and statutory requirements, encompassing the preparation and submission of PAYG, BAS, and FBT calculations.• Assist in preparing for the annual external audit, including balance sheet reconciliations, variance resolution, and year-end trial balance preparation.• Support external auditors throughout the year-end audit process, promptly fulfilling all requests.• Foster a culture of excellence and data integrity by aiding the Finance Officer and Payroll Officer in meeting their objectives.• Offer ad-hoc analysis and support to business leaders and stakeholders as necessary. Show less

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Manage banking transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow to ensure financial stability.• Conduct bi-weekly payroll tasks for over 60 employees, including setting up new hires, recording and calculating timesheets, computing deductions and leaves, and managing terminations.• Perform monthly bank, credit card, petty cash, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.• Prepare monthly profit and loss reports and budgets, identify and… Show more • Manage banking transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow to ensure financial stability.• Conduct bi-weekly payroll tasks for over 60 employees, including setting up new hires, recording and calculating timesheets, computing deductions and leaves, and managing terminations.• Perform monthly bank, credit card, petty cash, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.• Prepare monthly profit and loss reports and budgets, identify and reconcile variances for effective decision-making.• Post monthly accruals and prepayments journals, maintain the fixed asset register for proper accounting practices.• Calculate and submit monthly superannuation payments for employee retirement plans.• Support the preparation of acquittals and administration of grants to comply with grant requirements and regulations.• Support supplier and funder contract management to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.• Prepare quarterly BAS and PLSL lodgements to meet statutory obligations.• Provide support in the annual budget preparation process to ensure a comprehensive and realistic budget.• Collaborate with external auditors to address year-end audit queries and ensure compliance with auditing standards. Show less

Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations for both general and trust accounts.• Oversee end-to-end accounting tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management.• Manage payroll for a team of over 30 employees, including calculation and distribution of sales commissions.• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, post journals, and process accruals.• Reconcile trust accounts on a monthly basis and prepare related documents.• Conduct budget versus actual… Show more • Conduct weekly bank reconciliations for both general and trust accounts.• Oversee end-to-end accounting tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management.• Manage payroll for a team of over 30 employees, including calculation and distribution of sales commissions.• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, post journals, and process accruals.• Reconcile trust accounts on a monthly basis and prepare related documents.• Conduct budget versus actual variance analyses and provide comments.• Prepare statutory financial statements.• Collaborate with external tax agents to file GST, PAYG, payroll tax, and FBT returns.• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes.• Coordinate with external auditors and Consumer Affairs to fulfill audit requirements.• Regularly review existing systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement and enhance output quality. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

• Supervise and manage bank reconciliations, A/P, and A/R functions.• Mentor entry-level accountants to aid in their skill development and performance improvement.• Conduct internal payroll activities.• Reconcile weekly sales revenue for Mirage Whitsundays.• Perform general ledger reconciliations.• Conduct month-end tasks such as necessary adjustments, balance calculation, and preparation of monthly financial reports.• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash… Show more • Supervise and manage bank reconciliations, A/P, and A/R functions.• Mentor entry-level accountants to aid in their skill development and performance improvement.• Conduct internal payroll activities.• Reconcile weekly sales revenue for Mirage Whitsundays.• Perform general ledger reconciliations.• Conduct month-end tasks such as necessary adjustments, balance calculation, and preparation of monthly financial reports.• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.• Compile group consolidation reports.• Prepare documentation for annual audit programs and ensure compliance.• Assist in quarterly BAS lodgement.• Support year-end reporting and annual budgeting.• Assist the finance manager with any other ad hoc duties as required. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Education record

Master Of Commerce, Business/Commerce, General

Master Of Professional Accounting, Financial Accounting

Bachelor Of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design