Financial Reporting Team Leader Projects

<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Financial Reporting Team Leader to provide financial support, enhanced decision making and maximise outcomes on business issues. Implement and improve the company’s financial policies, procedures and processes and ensure compliance with the Franchise commitments.

In this role you will lead a small team of 2 and assist the Financial Reporting Manager with commentary for internal reporting.

12 month opportunity with the possibility of an extension.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for the Projects Division GL accounts and integrity in monthly results.
• Management of the month end process in accordance with the monthly timetable.
• Management & Analysis of WIP and Advanced Billings.
• Processing accruals/ journals and finalising month end and year end accounts.
• Financial management of external/agency works including reporting on monthly profitability and financial performance.
• Ensure audit queries are responded to in a timely manner, including compliance audits by Department of Transport.
• Assist in streamlining the interface between Project and finance/business reporting and seeking continuous improvements in processes.

 About You

• Degree qualified in Business or Accounting
• CPA/CA qualified or working towards
• Experience and knowledge of key accounting concepts
• Experience in financial management, business administration and financial reporting systems coupled with solid MS Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management experience to work collaboratively and build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to extract, analyse and present statistical data in a clear and concise manner

Next Steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

Applications close for this role 22nd of January 2025, please note screening will commence prior to the ad closing.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.

<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.