Financial Team Lead

This role is a core position in the finance team, serving as a key financial link between departments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various accounting and processing tasks, as well as providing business support and analysis to other departments.

• Ownership of general ledgers and integrations from other financial systems.
• Preparation of month-end journals and assistance with closing procedures.
• Key contributor in balance sheet reconciliations and supporting the finance team in their monthly tasks.
• Assistance in managing Fixed Asset Register, posting and reviewing monthly depreciation.
• Reconciliation of Club credit cards, expense claims, and the Club Uber account.
• Process internal business transactions and weekly 1864 café sales and cash reconciliations.
• Support in preparing statutory obligations for the Club and all subsidiary entities.
• Support wider team with their daily tasks, including process improvements and guidance on trade debtors and creditors.
• Ensure all approvals are sought and obtained in line with delegations of authority.
• Support and assistance provided to the Accounts Payable Officer and the Assistant Accountant across annual leave periods.
• Contribution to financial year-end processes, including external audit.
• Support in ad-hoc finance related projects and assisting at Club functions.
• Key assistance provided to Finance Operations Manager in preparation and management of the annual Club budget.
• Assistance with preparation of monthly finance reports for Finance & Audit Sub-Committee.
• Tasks towards the financial year end closing procedures for the Club, including assistance in consolidated financial statements.
• Preparation and reporting of cashflows.
• Reporting on the Club's philanthropy endeavors.
• Business partnering across various departments, providing support in day-to-day operations, managing budgets, forecasts, and identifying process improvements.
• Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of cost centre coding from business partner units.

• Undergraduate Qualification in Accounting / Business related discipline.
• Currently completing or have completed a post graduate qualification in accounting e.g., CA or CPA.
• Exposure to and intuitive in the use of accounting systems and forecast platforms/analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret financial data and provide outputs for varying audiences.
• Demonstrated capability in Microsoft suite products, in particular excel.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations system and Workday Adaptive (desirable).
• Exposure to Customer Relationship Management systems such as SportsRM or Salesforce (desirable).
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, effectively managing competing priorities while being adaptive to changing demands.
• Strong problem solving, decision making and communication skills.
• Willingness to support and educate others.
• Energetic and eager to learn and develop.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• A strong alignment with our values.

We offer a unique sense of belonging and connection. Our culture is built around shared values that guide how we work together and interact.

We foster a workplace environment which is inclusive, safe, and flexible.

Please submit your current resume and cover letter addressed to the People and Culture Manager by 11:55pm Sunday 21 September 2025.