About the company
The business specialises in helping private clients make the most of their Melbourne commercial property investments. They do this by providing a level of service, local knowledge and expertise that are unparalleled and by carefully nurturing long term relationships with their clients and local community.
From the Founder and Owner “I always wanted our business to be unique. I wanted to combine my love and understanding of Melbourne’s commercial real estate landscape with a recognition that our industry is just as much about people as it is about property. We work in quite a special environment based on long term relationships. We are proud of the warm service our clients receive; they tend to leave things with us, and we simply get it sorted.”
About the role
The Financial Controller reports to the Managing Director and requires someone who is prepared to be hands on in the day to day finance and administration activities of the business, providing assistance working collaboratively across functions where and when required but also be involved in strategic and management matters providing insights and thinking contributing to new initiatives and business growth.
Responsibilities of the role
The role responsibilities are broad and include:
Preparation and presentation of Monthly Management reports
Analysis of Management Reports with recommendations as to business and process improvements
Preparation of budgets and forecasts
Month end reconciliations – P&L, Balance Sheet, GST/PAYG etc
Participate in month end management meetings
Liaise with Trust Accounting function regarding payments and receipts
Process of fortnightly and monthly payroll
Invoicing of fees and oncosts to clients
Weekly follow up of Accounts Receivable
Processing of creditor invoices and payments
Management of staff incentive plan and payment reconciliations
Daily banking liaison and reconciliations
Apply a lens of continuous improvement over all aspects of the finance function
About you
Degree supported by CA/CPA qualifications
Demonstrate sound judgement and leadership in leading and supporting management decision making through highly developed commercial acumen
Depth of understanding of complex accounting process such as Trust Accounting
High levels of adaptability to address the various needs in a dynamic SME environment
High attention to detail, numerically and analytically strong
Ability to self-motivate with a strong work ethic
Excellent communication and relationship development ability
Strength in recognising what can be improved in technology, systems and processes to drive efficiencies
Background in commercial real estate advantageous but not essential
To apply
To apply for this position, please click here. For an initial confidential discussion please call Michael Floyd on 0407 016 406
Only applications from Australian & New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and those holding valid visas allowing them to work in Australia will be considered.