Financial Accounting Manager
Loam Bio
- Sydney, NSW
- $100,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the Australian and US accounting function ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Provide payroll subject matter expertise to ensure compliance, accuracy and best practices are applied to the Australian and USA payroll function.
- Manage a small finance team of two direct reports
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Coordinate the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and providing all necessary documentation.
- Drive process improvements in financial reporting and develop and maintain internal controls.
- Manage the general ledger and perform account reconciliations.
- Monitor and analyze financial data, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage tax reporting and filing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making and provide financial insights.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulation
- Ensure timely and accurate lodgement of statutory requirements.
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline is required; holding a CPA qualification is an advantage, though not mandatory.
- Background in financial accounting and reporting is necessary.
- Proficiency in handling payroll, including familiarity with multi-state payroll systems.
- Comprehensive understanding and application of GAAP and accounting principles are essential.
- Practical experience with accounting software is required.
- Skilled in the preparation and review of financial statements and reports.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, complemented by meticulous attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in utilizing ERP systems and possessing high-level skills in MS Excel.
- Familiarity with tax regulations and a background in tax reporting and compliance are beneficial.
- Fast-growing start-up with many opportunities for capacity building and career development
- Work alongside leading scientists and innovators in an international organisation
- Enjoy an inclusive and supportive culture
- Competitive salary based on experience