Financial Leader

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Koala Full time

Role Overview

Koala is seeking an experienced Financial Leader to drive financial results and reporting that meet the needs of the company and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a team across Australia, Japan, and the US.
  • Take ownership of the financial ledgers for these regions.
  • Be responsible for the month-end process, including posting and reviewing journals, and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare financial reports for investors on a monthly basis.
  • Oversee the preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual taxes, including GST, FBT, income tax, and transfer pricing.
  • Lead a smooth-running audit, including consolidating financial statements and serving as the key liaison with auditors.
  • Support the Budget and quarterly Forecasting process.
  • Supervise the completion of weekly and monthly cash reporting.
  • Embed a growth culture in the team, driving process improvements to reduce processing times and maximize efficiency.

Ideal Background

Koala is looking for a candidate with:

  • Previous experience in the manufacturing, e-commerce, or retail industry.
  • A degree in accounting and full membership in a recognized professional accounting body (CA / CPA).
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial and management reporting.
  • Extensive accounting experience, including the preparation of financial statements, complex reconciliations, management reporting, and financial operations.
  • Previous leadership and/or supervisory experience is desirable.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and develop new initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing processes to improve day-to-day workflows.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with non-finance staff, including marketing, supply chain, logistics, and warehouse teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivation and a forward-thinking approach.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent working knowledge of computer software, including Excel/GSheet and ERP systems (Netsuite experience is a bonus).

Benefits

Koala offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Hybrid working arrangements, with a mix of office and flexible work arrangements.
  • Generous time off, including volunteer, parental, and Koala life leave.
  • Tuesday lunches, monthly barbies, socials, and a stocked kitchen.
  • Pet-friendly work environment.
  • Surprise and delight initiatives, including free Koala products and mates rates for friends and family.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program, including unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family, or wellbeing support.
  • Accelerated career growth, via a Learning Management platform and individual and team growth budgets.
  • Short-term incentive plans, tied to company performance.
  • Community and connection initiatives, including BCorp certification, WWF partnership, volunteer days, and more.

Koala Qualities

Koala is looking for employees who embody the following qualities:

  • Ambition.
  • Curiosity.
  • Selflessness.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Relentless focus on 'what's next'.
  • Adaptability.
  • Honesty and empathy.
  • A focus on exceeding customer expectations.

Koala is an equal opportunity employer, recognizing that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.

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