Senior Financial Accountant

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for managing the Financial Accounting function and to provide effective and efficient financial services, accounting integrity and adherence to Accounting Standards Reporting to the CFO, this role is responsible and accountable for the financial integrity of financial Information, from transactional to reporting, ensuring month end timelines are met.

We are looking for a person with demonstrated experience in a similar role.
Proficiencies in using XERO and advanced Excel skill are essential.

• Provide high level and dynamic leadership to the Finance Support team in accordance with relevant Launch Housing policies and procedures
• Provide timely advice, information, forecasts, analysis to management level
• Be responsible for managing the engagement of the annual external audit function
• Ensure the preparation of month end journals including but not limited to payroll and allocation of income, prepayments, accruals
• Ensure supplier payments are made in a timely manner and are checked for accuracy, GST compliance, approvals and correct coding
• Prepare annual FBT returns and ensure maintain all FBT documentation
• Maintain fixed asset register ensuring all depreciation is consistently applied in accordance with Launch policies
• Implement new processes with a thorough and thoughtful change management approach
• Degree-qualified and with solid experience in accounting and administrative role,
• With positive attitude and able to work well with the team,
• With strong attention to details and accuracy in processing,
• With strong time-management skills to complete tasks within established timelines, and
• With good verbal and written communication skills.