J.G. Goldner Pty Ltd (Goldners) is Australia's leading thoroughbred transport company, established in 1945. We operate a fleet of 16 specialised horse trucks from depots in the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.
The Role
As the Finance and Administration Manager, you will play a key role in managing the financial health and administration of the company. You will report to the Business Manager and Director and be responsible for day-to-day financial operations, office and administration management including human resources and compliance, and financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Your expertise will ensure that Goldners maintains robust financial practices, complies with regulations, and supports the company's strategic objectives.
This role is based at Goldners headquarters in Prestons, NSW, working alongside a close-knit management team.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts. Manage daily financial operations, including payroll & superannuation, full function AR/AP and bank transaction management. Oversee financial statement preparation and manage the annual audit, liaising with external auditors as required. Improve upon and develop best practice financial controls. Ensure regulatory compliance and complete statutory submissions like BAS. Manage Workcover reporting and payments, and liaise with external stakeholders. Manage Goldners fleet including the registration/deregistration of the fleet as required, developing capital expenditure proposals, and documentation of all related decisions. Management Accounting Duties Analyse business performance to guide decision-making. Manage budgeting and forecasting processes. Identify opportunities for cost and efficiency improvements. Lead and mentor all Goldners office staff on finance, compliance, and administrative matters. Drive a financial performance mindset in collaboration with the Goldners team. Office Management & Human Resources Tasks Ensure that the health and safety of our team members and the horses we transport comes first by leading safety and compliance efforts across our management team. Ensure that the Goldners team have all the tools, systems, and processes they need for excellent administration in all aspects of the business. General office administration and management tasks. Handle employee onboarding/offboarding and maintain records. Review timesheets for adherence to Heavy Vehicle Fatigue Management regulations. Review payroll alongside the Business Manager. What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. A CPA or CA qualification is preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial management role. Experience with BAS submissions, compliance, and Workcover. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including a passion for customer service. Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations and a high attention to detail. Enjoys being part of and providing a positive financial influence across our small hardworking team. Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. An interest in the horse industry, since Goldners is a leading transporter of Australia's best! Culture and Benefits Goldners is a well-established and respected business Our team is highly experienced and supportive Our customers include the best of the best in the horse industry Training and development is part of everyone's role Excellent remuneration and recognition of your performance Please include a cover letter with your resume highlighting specific experience relevant to this role.
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How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager? How many years' experience do you have as a financial controller? How many years of payroll experience do you have? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you completed a chartered accountant (CA) qualification? How many years' experience do you have as a Public Practice Accountant? Have you completed a qualification in accounting? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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