Senior Accounting Manager

Summary

Join our dynamic, fast-growing international team as Senior Accounting Manager - APAC, responsible for all aspects of management, statutory and external financing reporting under Australian Accounting Standards (AASB / IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the APAC finance team of 3 to meet operational requirements and promote professional development
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including marketing, operations, IT, and other functional areas, to support business objectives
• Provide financial expertise and guidance to support decision-making and problem-solving across the organization
• Build strong relationships with external partners, such as vendors, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with AASB or other applicable accounting standards
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting to management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities
• Review financial reports and variance analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement
• Coordinate external audits and address audit findings promptly
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data
• Implement and maintain efficient and effective processes to optimize productivity and minimize errors
• Oversee customer invoicing and partner with customer facing teams to resolve any issues or discrepancies
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate and efficient invoicing and collection processes
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and collections activities to ensure timely payment of invoices
• Review credit terms and customer payment histories to maximize cash flow
• Oversee the review and approval of vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with contracts and internal approval processes
• Monitor accounts payable aging reports and payment schedules to optimize cash flow and minimize late payment penalties
• Implement vendor management best practices to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and maximize vendor satisfaction
• Review significant contracts to establish proper accounting treatment in accordance with Accounting Standards
• Review and approve all weekly payments
• Prepare monthly cash flows, including providing forecasting suggestions on expected collections
• Monitor bank account balances, execute cash management activities and aid the Head of Finance in managing banking relationships