Senior Group Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary finance leader across both business entities.

• Collaborate with the Managing Director and project teams on strategic and commercial choices.

• Assist with funding, investor communications, and lender obligations.

• Cultivate relationships with accountants, auditors, banks, and external consultants.

• Develop a scalable and efficient finance function to support business expansion.

• Create annual budgets and provide regular financial forecasts.

• Track business and project performance against the established budget.

• Oversee company and project cash flow projections.

• Follow up on Accounts Receivable to minimize Day Sales Outstanding.

• Supervise working capital and ensure adequate funding for operations and projects.

• Offer financial analysis and recommendations to management.

• Support property development initiatives from acquisition to completion.

• Prepare and maintain project feasibility models and financial evaluations.

• Monitor project expenses, commitments, and profitability.

• Collaborate with Development Managers and Project Managers to meet financial objectives.

• Provide financial reporting on project performance and investment returns.

• Compile monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Prepare and submit BAS, PAYG, payroll tax, and other statutory obligations, validated and lodged by the Australian Accountant.

• Assist with annual audits and tax compliance requirements.

• Ensure adherence to Australian accounting standards and financial policies.

• Leverage technology and automation to enhance bookkeeping and financial processes.

• Implement and maintain finance systems and reporting tools.

• Minimize manual processing through automation and digital workflows.

• Create dashboards and reports to enhance business visibility and decision-making.

• Promote continuous improvement across finance operations.

• Utilize AI and cutting-edge technologies to automate bookkeeping.

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities for two business groups and associated property development projects.

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Handle bank and credit card reconciliations and maintain the general ledger.

• Ensure accurate financial records and supporting documentation are kept.

• Code and allocate transactions across projects and entities.

• Oversee payroll processing, superannuation, and employee expense claims.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in finance roles within Australian companies.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.

• CPA, CA, or an equivalent professional certification.

• Ideally, experience in property development and management, real estate, construction, or similar relevant sectors.

• Experience in managing debt facilities, bank drawdowns, investor drawdowns, and project cash flows.

• Strong understanding of Australian taxation, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.

• Must disclose any ongoing roles or client engagements.

• Must reflect this engagement on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor.”

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work from home.

• Flexible time management as an independent contractor, while aligning with AU business hours for collaboration.