Financial Controller

6 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Davies Stewart Full time
About the Role:

Davies Stewart is pleased to invite an experienced Financial Manager to join their team. This position will apply a combination of advanced post-trade skills derived from accredited training, postgraduate qualifications, and equivalent experience in various functions. It will be responsible for managing the entire accounting function. This position will work closely with the Director of Corporate Services and provide support as required.

About Davies Stewart:

As a leading recruitment agency, Davies Stewart is committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. With a strong focus on customer service and attention to detail, we pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates.

  • 10 Month Contract Role
  • Collaborative and team-focused environment
  • Adelaide CBD location
  • Opportunity for participating in leadership professional development
  • Contributing to interesting projects

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing monthly financial reports for Management, Finance Committee, and Board. They will also prepare the annual financial budget for the organisation and work collaboratively with the People and Performance and Payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely employee payments.

Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for preparing year-end financial statements and managing the external audit process. They will oversee the Accounts Payable function, including coding, reconciliation, and supplier queries.

The candidate will also be responsible for overseeing the recognition of all financial transactional data and be responsible for income recognition. They will oversee the preparation of all statutory returns (FBT, BAS, ABS, RTWSA) and manage the general operations of the finance teams with six direct reports.

Acting as an effective backup without the Director of Corporate Services, the candidate will mentor new employees and those who require assistance or advice. They will assist in the management of performance and performance-related issues.

Finally, the candidate will promote a team culture that values diversity and enables people to develop and work effectively together to achieve joint goals and targets. They will participate in training and development programs identified and undertake specialist administrative tasks and maintain all required records to an acceptable standard.

Skills & Experience:

  • Membership in a professional accounting body (CPA or CA)
  • Degree in Commerce/Accounting or related field
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to arrange personal and teamwork routines and practices to make optimum use of time and resources
  • Ability to operate computerised systems, with excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers, contacts, potential sponsors and suppliers
  • High level of analytical skills
  • Demonstrated skills in reconciliations and analysis
  • Banking and cash management processes
  • Appropriate technical, legal and accounting standards
  • Demonstrated experience in a commercial accounting environment, especially in compliance and reporting
  • Knowledge of appropriate techniques for handling public enquiries and complaints
  • Knowledge of best practices in customer service
  • Possess the ability to work with a wide range of people and levels of staff
  • Self-motivated and uses initiative
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines

Apply Now:

To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link.



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