Job Description
SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER (AUS CALENDAR - AUS SHIFT)
H Connect International (A Hirdaramani Group Venture) is a leading global Business Process Management (BPM) and outsourcing company, delivering a broad range of services across Finance & Accounting, Customer Services, Procurement, Analytics, and Technology solutions to clients worldwide. H Connect International partners with clients across industries, including Fashion & Apparel, Real Estate, Travel & Leisure, Manufacturing, Insurance, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping & Logistics, and Healthcare and Professional Services. H Connect International provides professionals with opportunities to work in diverse, international environments and develop future-ready skills within an inclusive and collaborative culture, focused on continuous learning and career growth.
The Job
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes, including:
- Reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Managing monthly prepayments and accruals
- Recording payroll accruals, including leave entitlement
- Monitor and analyze monthly overhead variances and cost allocations (e.g., rent, insurance, depreciation), and investigate any discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and external obligations, including BAS, deferred GST on imports, FBT, transfer pricing, and PAYG.
- Prepare and finalize tax workpapers, including reconciliation between accounting and taxable profit, with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Maintain and update fixed asset registers, ensuring accurate useful lives and depreciation rates.
- Process accounting entries related to asset acquisitions and disposals.
- Support audit readiness by preparing required documentation and responding to audit queries.
- Provide ongoing support to the senior finance team as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Full or part-qualification in CA or CPA.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in a senior-level role, with hands-on exposure to Australian clients.
- Strong understanding of accounting standards and tax compliance, with hands-on experience in year-end processes and the practical application of accounting principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach to financial management.
- Demonstrated experience in managing year-end financial close processes, statutory reporting, and audit preparation.
- Solid knowledge of Australian taxation compliance, including BAS, GST, PAYG, FBT, and related reporting, is preferred.