Purpose

This is an all-encompassing finance position, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, statutory compliance, meeting internal and external reporting deadlines, and a key interface between finance and the business through providing timely and accurate financial information to key decision makers.

Key Accountabilities

• Payroll
  • Responsible for the end-to-end payroll processes.
  • Responsible for statutory compliance.
• Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Key interface between finance and the business.
  • Assist the CFO in the formulation of medium and long-term financial and strategic plans and support the strategic initiatives of the organisation.
• Reporting
  • Prepare the monthly and annual financial reporting for the Executive Team and Department Heads for improvements that will lead to cost reduction, revenue generation and streamlining operations.
  • Assist the CFO in preparing reports and presentations to Rugby Australia, Board of Directors, relevant Board committees and Executive Management Team.
  • Timely and accurate preparation and lodgment of monthly and annual reports/returns to external bodies – e.g. FBT, BAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Superannuation, Workers Compensation, Statutory Accounts and Other Statutory reporting (including complex reconciliations).
• General
  • Processing and maintaining financial data across multiple cost codes.
  • Processing and payment of supplier invoices in line with approval processes.
  • Review accuracy of coding and authorisation of invoices and expense claims.
  • Bank and credit card management including reconciliations.
  • Overall debtors and creditors management including reconciliations.
  • Responsible for the month end process including processing of monthly journals and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Monitor and plan cash flow requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to legislation and accounting standards.
  • Liaise with auditors during planning and execution of the annual audit.
  • Review existing processes and procedures to develop recommendations for improvement.
  • Ad hoc office administration and other duties as required.

Capabilities, Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Have an Australian tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting with at least three years relevant experience in performing the above duties.
• Be proficient in XERO and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and multitask.
• Permanent Resident of Australia.