Responsibilities include:

• Oversee financial systems, daily accounting operations, including reconciliations and journal entries
•  Prepare and analyse financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare the annual statutory accounts and manage the annual financial audit
• Supervise the payroll function including employee policies and contract management
• Prepare the annual company budget and rolling forecast
• Review of clinical trial budget variations and prepare revised submissions for funding bodies.
• Reporting requirements for grants, including arranging for the external audit of grant acquittal statements, as necessary
• Manage the organisation’s banking and investment portfolio in accordance with the Cash Investment Policy, supporting prudent stewardship and sustainable growth.
• Coordinate the agenda and paper for reporting to the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)
• Liaising with the board, managing the annual general meeting program, agenda and financial and business papers for reporting
• Act as company secretary for the Company
• Support and work closely with the leadership team to manage aspects of the research budget
• Produce financial reports and budgets for research funding submissions and grants.
• Direct management of our small, successful and driven team including: Accounts and Payroll Manager and Contracts Lead roles

• KEY SKILLS AND CRITERIATertiary qualification in accounting CPA/CA qualified 
• Experience in clinical trials, health, research or the Not For Profit sector will be well regarded
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management
• Experience with payroll & salary packaging
• Expert financial analysis and management reporting
• Experience with preparation of annual budget
• Hands on finance professional with ability to work autonomously across multiple projects with tight timelines
• Proficiency with Xero (or similar accounting software), Employment Hero (or similar payroll software),Microsoft Office suite and financial reporting tools.
• High attention to detail, excellent track record in producing accurate reports
• Ability to review processes and implement improvements to enhance existing methods
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Personal confidence to liaise with a variety of health, science and research professionals
• Health or medical or research experience