Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Financial Officer to serve as the central point of contact with our financial and post-audit teams. This role will focus on validating, disputing, and processing all financial matters and assumptions with suppliers. You will play a critical role in resolving outstanding financial issues and ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

    Xero Qualification: Maintain and analyze budget worksheets in compliance 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 Charge backs: Receive and manage claims and charge backs for customer credits against sales budgets. Validate claims, investigate charge backs, and gather necessary documentation.
    Spending Programs: Maintain a tracking mechanism for approved spending programs and collaborate 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, 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, weekly projections, and weekly 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-oriented approach.
    Personality: Outgoing individual who enjoys working with diverse personalities in a creative environment.
    Independence: Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing demands.
    Attention to Detail: Analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
    Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency in Excel.

Why Join Us:

    Impact: Play a crucial role in driving resolution on financial issues and ensuring efficient financial operations.
    Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic organization.
    Collaboration: Work closely with Executives and a supportive team.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the core and preferred competencies.

We look forward to your application!

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