Manager - Finance Operations (AUS Calendar - AUS Shift)
Accounting / Auditing / Finance
About the Employer
Job Description
MANAGER - FINANCE OPERATIONS (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:
- Manage and oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of reporting deadlines.
- Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial adjustments to maintain the integrity of financial records.
- Analyse and monitor monthly financial performance, variances, and results, providing insights and recommendations for management review.
- Ensure compliance with all Australian statutory and tax obligations, including: BAS/IAS preparation and lodgement, Payroll Tax compliance, Superannuation obligations, and Gaming Tax compliance.
- Prepare and finalise year-end tax workpapers and supporting documentation to facilitate smooth external audits and tax return preparation.
- Process and review acquisition, disposal, and sale-related accounting entries, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and tax requirements.
- Support the senior finance team with financial reporting, compliance projects, tax matters, and ad-hoc finance initiatives.
- Stay updated with changes in Australian accounting standards, tax legislation, and compliance requirements, ensuring ongoing best practice across finance operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, or part-qualification in CA, CIMA, CMA, AAT, ACCA, or CPA.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in a senior-level role, preferably within a similar environment supporting Australian and/or New Zealand 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.
