Chief Accountant

This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity for an experienced Chief Accountant to make an impact at a trusted privately-owned company

About Roy Morgan

Roy Morgan is Australia's most well-known and trusted market and social research company. Over the last 80 years, we have built a reputation for providing accurate, meaningful, insightful information to help marketers, the media, governments, and institutions make better, more informed decisions. We work with leading organisations in the public and private sphere successfully delivering evidence-based research, and information products and services.

About The Role

This is a rare opportunity to both lead a dedicated and established Accounts and Payroll team and be a key business partner. This role is in a company that is evolving and changing to meet the emerging expectations and opportunity of being a leading market research and insight business in the data and AI rich marketplace. Integral to success, beyond ensuring the Company remains compliant and financially effective, the role supports commercial business decisions and development by understanding and communicating our key business drivers, generating relevant insights and forecasts based on finance and accounting information.

• As our Chief Accountant, your key responsibilities will be:
• Lead the Accounts and Payroll team, providing guidance and support on managing the day-to-day financial operations, preparation and analysis of management and external financial and operational reporting
• Produce and present regular, impactful financial management information and reports to the executive team at team and company level
• Partner with the CFO, the Executive, and other members of the Corporate Service team to develop and present analysis of the financial and operational information in the company for greater commercial benefit. Work with staff in line areas to encourage and support financial literacy throughout the company
• Maintain and adapt appropriately robust financial controls, processes and procedures across the business
• Work closely with and assist the CFO/Commercial Director on matters requiring technical accounting knowledge
• Deliver and review as required annual financial audit requirements including the preparation of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of financial reports for the group including subsidiaries and prepare consolidated accounts
• Lead and manage the finance team and coordinate with others as required to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of aspects required from a compliance perspective such as tax returns, ASIC reports etc.

About You

Ideally, your skills and experience should include:

• ACA/CPA or equivalent (essential), coupled with 7 years practical experience as a senior accountant (preferred)
• Experience in leading and developing a team
• Experience in building and maintaining positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with automating or AI deployment in a finance environment for interfacing, reporting and analysis viewed positively.
• Experience in professional services, research or data-rich environments beneficial but not essential
• Highly organised, pro-active and able to deliver on multiple competing and strict deadlines

What's In It For You?

We believe in investing in our people and when you join us, you can expect:

• Vibrant Work Culture and hybrid working
• Competitive Salary Package
• Benefits including discounted MYKI passes, and entertainment event tickets
• Regular Company training, research briefings and social events, including twice weekly morning teas and Friday night activities
• Company funded EAP for employees and their families
  
  Corporate discount for health insurance

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Roy Morgan values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects our community. We encourage diversity and recognise the enrichment diversity brings to our business and people - whether its diversity of skill, experience and/or background. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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