Senior Associate - Finance Operations

End-to-end accounts payable, including processing of invoices, statement reconciliations, and weekly payment processing.
Accounts receivable, including daily bank reconciliations and managing debtor relationships.
Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
Manage client/supplier correspondence and provide excellent customer service.
Manage a small but growing weekly payroll of about 50-100 employees.
Posting of manual journals and supporting month-end ledger closure activities.
Preparation of monthly performance/management reports.
Support end-of-month and other functions such as related general ledger reconciliations, month-end journals, superannuation, BAS, and Tax.
Manage client/supplier correspondence and provide excellent customer service.
Managing day-to-day administrative tasks such as managing customer and supplier contacts, preparing contracts, etc.
Proactively utilize problem-solving skills and critical thinking to identify, address, and rectify potential and existing operational challenges or discrepancies.
Identifying non-value adding activities & process improvements to streamline the processes

The candidate should be able to work on-site according to the Australian calendar and shift.
Bachelor’s degree in finance & accounting or a part-qualified in a professional qualification like CIMA / ACCA/ CMA.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in Finance & Accounting. (Preferably in Australian Accounting)
Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, Excellent critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with accounting software like QuickBooks/Xero.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and connect with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.