Senior Accounting manager

Senior Accounting Manager – Homemakers Furniture Buying Group

Work Schedule

Based in Melbourne, Victoria

9:00am–5:00pm, two or three days per week

Role Overview

As Senior Accounting Manager, you'll oversee financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and control functions for Homemakers Furniture Buying Group. In addition, you will coordinate office operations and IT systems to ensure organizational efficiency—acting as the key financial steward and operational supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate monthly and annual management financial statements

Track and analyse revenue, expenses, trends, cash flow, and budget variances

Provide recommendations on financial and operational performance

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

Monitor budget adherence and suggest course corrections

Compliance & Regulations

Oversee lodgment and reconciliation of WorkCover, Payroll Tax, BAS, and FBT returns

Ensure compliance with ASIC requirements, manage PPSR and trademark registrations

Coordinate annual financial audits and prepare audit documentation

Accounts Management

Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

Authorize local and overseas supplier payments and improve AP/AR processes

Operational Oversight

Manage insurance (business risk, marine, motor vehicles), leases, stock take programs

Support office systems: hardware/software maintenance and coordination

Ensure IT operations meet company needs (e.g. TBS system)

Strong integrity, initiative, and adaptability

High attention to detail and accuracy

Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Effective time management and planning

Ability to perform under pressure

Accountability

You will manage and coordinate with:

External auditors

Internal and external stakeholders on compliance, budgeting, and reporting

Office IT, insurance, legal entities, stock control, licensing agreements, and service providers

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting

Proven track record of managing AP/AR, tax lodgements, budgets, audits, and compliance

Strong familiarity with ASIC compliance, PPSR, trademarks, insurance, leases, and office systems

Why This Role Matters

This is a pivotal position with broad impact on financial discipline, transparency, and strategic decision-making across the group. You'll contribute to leadership through financial oversight, controlling business risks, compliance, and operational efficiency—all while supporting critical stakeholder reporting and governance functions.

Optional Additions (if applicable)

Consider including sections on professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CMA) or technical skills (e.g. proficient in Excel, ERP systems). Also, you may wish to add company culture, flexible benefits, or growth opportunities if posting externally for recruitment.

Summary of Core Accountabilities

Area

Responsibilities

Statements, analysis, trends, recommendations

Budgeting & Forecasting

Annual budget, monthly/quarterly forecasts

Regulatory Compliance

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Processing, approvals, credit control

Insurance policies, leases, legal registrations

Operational Coordination

Office systems, stock takes, IT infrastructure

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

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