Head of Finance Operations & Tax

at  Worldline

ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions is a joint venture between ANZ Banking Group and Europe’s leading payment technology company, Worldline.
We launched in Australia in early 2022, providing in-store and ecommerce payment solutions to around 52,000 Australian businesses. Since then we’ve built a new modern technology platform to enable an exciting roadmap of products and solutions that we began launching in Australia in 2023 and continues to develop.
What’s it like to work with us? We bring together the spirit of a fintech with the heritage of a big four bank. And while our expertise, products and services make us a leader in payments, our people, purpose, values and culture are the core of our organisation. As an equal opportunity employer, we know our success comes from new insights, diverse points of view and the energy of every member of our 300 strong team.
It’s an exciting time to be part of our growing team. Find out more about ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions here.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant).
• Experience in a merchant acquiring business and knowledge of intermediation accounting and reconciliation is preferred
• 5+ years direct experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead and manage the accounting and tax teams.
• Oversee end-of-period processes and support the analysis of business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
• Develop and implement risk management procedures.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely intermediation accounting and reconciliation
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits.

Tax Management

• Oversee tax planning and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and regulatory organizations.

Policy Formation and Implementation

• Develop and enhance financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistency in procedures across the accounting department.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with senior management to support financial decision-making.
• Collaborate with other finance departmental heads on complex financial modeling.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.