General Manager of Finance

The General Manager of Finance is responsible for the day to day running of the Finance function and implementing strategy and direction for the function, as provided by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Finance Manager, CCO and COO. In addition, the role shall identify and implement systems, policies and processors for the Finance and Administration function which will improve financial monitoring, reporting and accountability across the group.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

Preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly financial and management reporting, including but not limited to budgets, cashflows, profit and loss, forecasts, accounts payable, debtors and job costing.
Preparation of annual accounts for audit and annual statutory reporting.
Management and responsibility for group integrated management system including Prime, Procore and MYOB and/or future ERP.
Manage day-to-day financial operations incl, payroll, invoicing, accounts payable and, accounts receivable.
Prepare and report on statutory compliance matters including PAYG, BAS and other requirements.
Manage group insurance, including annual policy renewals and claims apart from Workers Compensation Insurance claims management.
Provide financial and analytical support to the COO, Directors, Finance Manager and Managing Director.
Company program integrations
Intercompany charges and reconciling
Guide and coach Division Manager(s) and Operations (Coordinator(s) to enhance financial literacy, including guidance with compiling program budgets and forecasting.
Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to finance and administration aimed at improving governance.
Support COO, Directors and Managing Director around budgets, spending, reporting and financial accountability.
Performing adhoc analysis pro-actively or as directed, to provide performance insights that aid growth and focus appropriate resource allocation.
Develop strong and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effectiveness of communications and resolution of issues.
Qualifications:
Experience in the preparation of financial and management reporting.
Bachelor / Diploma of Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent essential.
Advanced experience and knowledge of MYOB and Microsoft suite.
Demonstrated experience in managing a medium organisation’s accounting $40M+, tax and statutory compliance requirements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of working collaboratively and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups.
Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision.
Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
Proven experience and skills in leadership of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective organising skills including attention to detail and multi tasking skills