Financial Control Team Leader

About the NRMA

We’re one of Australia’s most trusted brands. Being Member-owned, every decision we make has people and our community at its heart. From our legendary Roadside assistance to electric vehicle charging networks, holiday parks and lodges, car rentals, and harbour transport and ocean cruising we are striving to make a difference that contributes to a brighter shared future for all Australians.

Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA – take a look on the inside and you’ll discover that life with us is more than just a job – it’s your chance to make a difference together.

This exciting career opportunity is the 2IC to the Senior Manager Finance, responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the NRMA financial statements, general ledgers and associated reconciliations and for maintaining high quality internal and external financial reporting and disclosures for the NRMA Group.

• Assist in prioritising and co-ordinating the activities of the Financial Control team to ensure key deliverables are met
• Provide training and guidance to Financial Accountants to support delivery of objectives across the team
• Prepare and distribute the month-end Group Timetable and monitor the achievement of deadlines across the Group
• Assist with completion of group consolidation and preparation of financial statements
• Assist in preparing annual budget and quarterly forecast of balance sheet and cash flow for group
• Assist with management of the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring timely clearance of reconciling items
• Complete complex accounting tasks including accounting for investment portfolio
• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts and associated information for regulatory reports and external disclosures
• Facilitate the provision of audit and related information for statutory audits

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline
• Post-graduate professional accreditation of either CA or CPA Australia
• Prior experience in a similar role in a medium to large organisation, with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience
• Experience in interpreting and communicating technical accounting issues under Australian International Financial Reporting Standards
• Experience managing a small team
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong customer focus

What's in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these). We know everyone leads unique lives, and it’s about those things that add up to make life both at work and outside of work just right for you.

• Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel
• Opens the door to other opportunities across the NRMA Group

At the NRMA inclusion and diversity are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation, promotes flexible ways of working and connects us closer to our members and the communities we serve.

• We made the 2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work List
• Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• Awarded 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.

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