Senior Finance Manager ( Part Time)

at  Outdesk

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a remote position.
Job Brief
As a Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial accuracy and tax compliance of our and the client’s finance lodgements. You will collaborate closely with others within the company to support their administrative or finance needs and contribute to the overall success of our organisation. You will also be given opportunities to lead initiatives and present yourself.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary Focus:
• Timely preparation of tax reports and lodgements to ATO.
• Secondary Focus:
• Xero setup and maintenance, including the setup of the chart of accounts, payroll, and superannuation management.
• Tertiary Focus:
• Finance: Perform bank account reconciliations.
• Provide operational support to various departments, including corporate governance, business development, and finance.
• Keep up to date with ATO/Budget releases and alert relevant stakeholders.
• Budget forecast and prepare management reports & advice.
• Corporate Governance: Assist in company incorporation and prepare board/members’ resolutions using provided templates.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, both digital and physical, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
• Record Keeping (in Lark):
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and databases, including employee records, financial data, and other business confidential information.
• Assist in document management, filing, and archiving to ensure data integrity and accessibility.

Qualifications and Past Experience:

Essential:

• Licensed and registered Australian tax agent.
• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in corporate finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in administrative/finance roles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Successful candidates will be required to pass a policy check.
• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software tools such as Lark Suite, Airtable, and WeChat.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Able to comply with company policies and procedures as appropriate.
• A proactive and self-motivated individual who can work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Desirable:

• Candidates who can read, speak, and write in Mandarin.
• Previous experience in the biotech or life science industry.
• Previous experience relating to ASIC/corporate governance, R&D tax incentives.
• Previous experience in ATO lodgements using own ATO tax agent license.

Software:

• Xero
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Lark Suite
• Airtable
• WeChat

Education:

• Tertiary qualification in corporate finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Time Zone: Australian Business Hours

• Primary Focus:
• Timely preparation of tax reports and lodgements to ATO.
• Secondary Focus:
• Xero setup and maintenance, including the setup of the chart of accounts, payroll, and superannuation management.
• Tertiary Focus:
• Finance: Perform bank account reconciliations.
• Provide operational support to various departments, including corporate governance, business development, and finance.
• Keep up to date with ATO/Budget releases and alert relevant stakeholders.
• Budget forecast and prepare management reports & advice.
• Corporate Governance: Assist in company incorporation and prepare board/members’ resolutions using provided templates.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, both digital and physical, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
• Record Keeping (in Lark):
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and databases, including employee records, financial data, and other business confidential information.
• Assist in document management, filing, and archiving to ensure data integrity and accessibility