Finance Manager

At Elderly Care, we are committed to creating a friendly and supportive environment where our people make a difference. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative team, drive meaningful change, and contribute to a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and services.

This Finance Manager position will lead the finance function, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, compliance, and reporting while driving process improvements. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial stability.

Key responsibilities but not limited to

• Ensure policies, procedures and systems in place are appropriate to produce accurate management and financial information and are followed to ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Oversee and review monthly financial reports for accuracy and ensure they meet user needs.
• Ensure monthly reconciliations are performed on a timely basis and reviewed regularly.
• Oversee and direct the preparation of year-end work papers to ensure audit timetable is adhered to and Auditors are effectively managed.
• Oversee preparation of year-end Financial Statements as necessary.
• Oversee bank and cash flow activities of Elderly Care.

• Review and oversee payroll journals and accruals are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meet company timeframes and KPI’s in regard to end of month deliverables.
• Develop and foster an environment of continuous improvement to maximise staff productivity and effectiveness.

Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified with CPA / CA or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in high volume payroll environment
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience and in a supervisory position.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, accounting standards, legislative requirements relating to accounts preparation and ability to take “hands-on” approach when necessary.
• Strong managerial capabilities, leading an accounting team of 3-4 employees.
• Understanding of general taxation principles.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to engage with others to understand and embrace organisational culture, directions, goals and client service ethos.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.