Dear Recipient,

We are excited to announce an opening for a Financial Officer who will play a crucial role in managing and resolving financial matters within our organization. This position will serve as the primary liaison with our financial and post-audit teams, overseeing all aspects of financial validation, dispute resolution, and processing.

Key Responsibilities:

    Xero Qualification: Maintain and analyze budget worksheets in accordance with Australian Bookkeeping & Accounting Standards. Present budget analysis to the internal team, advising on potential over/under spends.
    Financial Statements: Prepare Quarterly BAS and company financial statements.
    Claims and Chargebacks: Handle customer credits against sales budgets, validate claims, investigate chargebacks, and gather necessary documentation.
    Spending Programs: Maintain tracking mechanisms for approved spending programs and work with management to obtain necessary spending approvals.
    Financial Reporting: Report, analyze, and interpret complex financial and operating data, including sales, gross profit, costs of events, artist representations, art markets, purchasing and expense activity, and more.
    Monthly Closings: Manage monthly book closings and prepare period-end analyses and reports.
    Variance Analysis: Analyze significant variances from planned and prior period results and write explanatory commentaries.
    Accounting Reconciliations: Create and review monthly accounting reconciliations to ensure compliance with company policies.
    Cash Flow Reporting: Update daily cash flow reports and weekly projections, as well as sales and cash receipts reports.
    Ad-Hoc Reports: Collaborate with Executives on ad-hoc reports, analyses, and projects.
    Budgeting: Assist in the annual budgeting process and provide analytical explanations of actual-to-budget variances.

Core Competency Requirements:

    Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
    Experience: 4+ years of direct experience in accounting, finance, reporting, analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling, particularly for an Australian-based company.
    Knowledge: Deep understanding of full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and accounting principles.

Preferred Competency Requirements:

    Task Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize projects effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
    Customer Service: Strong customer service skills and results orientation.
    Personality: Outgoing individual who enjoys working with various personalities in a creative environment.
    Independence: Ability to work independently and handle multiple competing demands.
    Attention to Detail: Analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
    Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency in Excel.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in financial management and a passion for driving resolution on financial issues, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

We look forward to finding the right candidate to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Best regards,

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