finance manager.

Summary of Position

The role requires someone with a strong balance of technical accounting expertise and business acumen, with experience in financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership, ideally in a global or multi-regional context.

As Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the financial reporting function and supporting the General Manager Finance. You will lead a small team, drive the month-end processes, consolidate results across regions, and provide key financial insights to senior management. Additionally, this role is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial statements and preparing technical accounting papers for the Board to guide strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Financial Reporting and Control
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for all regions.
- Oversee the preparation and review of monthly consolidation journals, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Manage the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial reports, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Ensure the timely delivery of the annual report and financial statements in compliance with ASX, ASIC, and IFRS/AASB requirements.
- Provide strategic insights and analysis to maximize profitability and support senior-level decision-making.

2. Compliance and Technical Accounting
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/AASB) and regulatory requirements (ASX, ASIC).
- Analyze and implement new accounting standards and provide technical accounting advice that balances regulatory compliance with strategic business goals.
- Prepare technical accounting papers for the Board, particularly for complex matters such as revenue recognition, share-based payments, and impairment testing.
- Support key business decisions through both business and technical acumen, ensuring financial judgements align with the company’s profit objectives.

3. Team Leadership and Development
Lead and mentor a team of accountants, fostering collaboration, providing coaching, and ensuring alignment between finance teams. Oversee performance management, hiring, training, and promoting a positive organizational culture.

4. Audit, Process Improvement, and Stakeholder Collaboration
Manage external audits, ensure accurate financial reporting, and address audit findings. Implement process improvements, lead automation initiatives, and collaborate with key stakeholders on financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Member of a recognized professional accounting body (CA, CPA, or equivalent).
- At least 8 years of experience in accounting and finance roles preferably in a global or multi-regional context.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/AASB and ASX reporting requirements.
- Proven experience managing a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting software (e.g., Accurri), and ERP systems (e.g., HFM, SAP).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.