Sri Lanka onlyAbout Us:
With over 20 years of IT consulting expertise, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions to mission-critical systems, enabling enhanced business performance for our clients. Recognized by Gartner for our leadership in emerging technologies such as Blockchain, we consistently drive forward with cutting-edge solutions.
Job Overview:
The primary purpose of this position is to complete a wide range of accounting and reporting tasks while providing a challenging and rewarding environment for growth and development. The role will focus on Australia/NZ and Ozmosis, supporting the ANZ Finance Manager and the Group Financial Controller. Additionally, this role will lead the Accounts Payable team and assist the FP&A team with budgeting and forecasting, as well as serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on the D365 decommissioning project.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Finance Core Functions:
- Overall responsibility for the timely preparation of month-end, half-year, and year-end reporting for International, Australia/NZ wholesale, and support for Ozmosis accounting.
- Prepare and/or review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review actuals against the budget and provide commentary on variances.
- Collaborate closely with the FP&A team on budgeting and forecasting.
- Oversee fixed asset record maintenance, including reconciliation with physical stock takes and inventory lists.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and drive efficiencies.
- Ensure tax obligations are lodged and paid on time.
- Work with senior stakeholders across the business.
- Investigate stock costing variances to ensure accurate inventory costs.
- Assist with the transition of accounting work to the new ERP system.
- Support the Financial Controller/Finance Manager with various ad-hoc project work as required.
- Prepare year-end reporting requirements for the entity and collaborate with the Finance Manager and Group Accounting Team to ensure that all half-year and year-end audit and reporting deadlines are met without any audit adjustments being raised.
Managing and Guiding the Accounts Payable Team
- Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team based in Torquay.
- Provide coaching to junior team members, including support for the Payroll team.
- Monitor payment cycles and aging accounts.
- Actively participate in cost reduction initiatives and deliver savings.
- Promote strong financial governance and controls across the business.
- Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Proven experience in GL functions within the retail industry.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with retail accounting principles, including inventory accounting.
- Experience handling large volumes of transactions and multi-location operations.
- Knowledge of taxation and compliance requirements for retail businesses.
What We Offer:
- Leadership Opportunities: Shape the future of recruitment in a thriving organization.
- Training and Development: Access to continuous learning and professional development programs.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that rewards performance and expertise.
- Supportive Work Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and growth.
If you are interested, please submit your CV to jobs@mindplus.global or apply below.
