Full time
ABOUT US The AFL is Australia's premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW.
Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.
As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.
Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the 'grassroots' of our game.
We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Financial Accountant has responsibility for supporting the AFL's Financial accounting activities, including month end processing and reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, club funding and debt management, and supporting statutory and tax reporting requirements.
The Senior Financial Accountant reports to the Corporate Finance Manager and will work closely with the entire AFL Finance Business partnering team and Financial Planning and Analysis team.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Key Accountabilities: Preparation and ongoing management of balance sheet reconciliationsLead AFL Cash Flow forecasting, driving a culture within the team and broader organisation of focusing on positive cash flowAssist with month end and year end close including statutory accounts and audit and risk papersSupport internal reporting requirements, including monthly management reports, Treasury reporting and investment reportingDrive a continuous improvement culture across finance, helping realise opportunities that deliver efficient and effective processesManage club funding payments and debt through building relationships with club Finance ManagersContribute to key projects within and outside of core roleComplete the FBT tax returns and support taxation compliance requirementsSupport and contribute to the success of the broader teamAssist in the development and management of operational risk registers across the business.OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER Core Competencies: Excellent communicator with experience in building rapport with people at all levels of the organisationAbility to identify and drive changeCommitment to personal growth, team growth and engagement in continuous improvementAbility to prioritise and hit team deadlinesStrong decision making and problem-solving skillsMandatory Chartered Accountant qualification and minimum 5 years' experienceExperience working with large Finance teamsDesirable Experience with Dynamics 365Prior experience or knowledge of stadium and/or sporting administration businessExperience and involvement with a change in accounting systemAPPLICATION DETAILS Applications Close: 20 December 2024 We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate.
Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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