Your New Role

Reporting to the Head of Reporting & Control, you'll take ownership of the financial control function across the Fund and group operating entities, covering financial close, balance sheet substantiation, fixed assets and lease accounting, intercompany transactions, tax compliance support, year-end reporting and financial operations. You'll lead two teams with five direct reports and work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Procurement, Risk & Compliance and our external auditors.

• 18-Month Contract Role
• Sydney or Melbourne
• Hybrid working environment

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the monthly and annual financial close for the Fund and operating entities, including the Trustee entity, AFSL and Aware Super Services.
• Work closely with the Manager, Finance Systems, Transformation and Change Management to ensure new accounts and analysis codes are created and mapped in the general ledger as required.
• Liaise with the Group Tax function to ensure that cost allocations and intercompany settlements comply with tax legislation.
• Administer and reconcile intercompany settlements, issuing and processing intercompany invoices, ensuring all intercompany transactions are appropriately documented.
• Support the Group Tax team with tax provisioning, BAS and FBT returns.
• Ensure data provided for tax purposes is complete, accurate and timely.
• Support the Group Reporting team as required including the preparation of year-end trial balances for statutory financial statements.

How do you exceed our expectations?

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of accounting functions and the superannuation or financial services industry.
• Thorough understanding of accounting standards, balance sheet substantiation and effective reconciliations.
• Demonstrated familiarity with accounting operations, financial processes and systems.
• Experience in leading a team and developing capabilities of team members.
• Monthly financial close experience in a complex corporate environment or top-tier chartered accounting firm.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.