Cricket Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Posted: 16 September 2021
Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2720197111/
About the job
- Permanent role
- Make an impact in a leading sporting organisation
- Office location flexible
Cricket has been Australia’s favourite sport for over a century now.And as the central administrative body for the great game, it’s the people who work with us here at Cricket Australia who make that happen.
We’re over 100 years old now – and still not out!As we keep delivering cricket content to millions of fans around the country and globally, we’ve never been prouder of the role we play in bringing communities together.
You can play your part too.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, in this role you will be responsible for supporting the Finance partners through the delivery of timely monthly reporting, as well as supporting the Head of Financial Control in relation to the organisation’s key compliance requirements.
Our purpose is to unite and inspire communities through Cricket, and the successful candidate will play in integral role in maximizing the long-term sustainable revenue of Cricket Australia to drive investment in the game.
About The Role
We are looking for a hands-on finance professional who is proactive, compliance-focused and proficient is the analysis of financial risk to utilise their knowledge and expertise in this space to help support and promote the long-term growth and sustainability at one of Australia’s leading sport organisations.
Specifically, You Will Be Responsible For
Monthly Reporting
- Produce standard monthly reporting by Department on a timely basis for Finance Business Partners.
- Work with Finance Business Partners to identify and resolve any key issues in relation to monthly department reporting.
- Identify and drive improvements in the monthly reporting processes including ensuring the correct classification of key items, improving the timeliness of delivery including through automation where possible, improving reporting formats and developing additional reporting as required.
- Utilise understanding of department performance to provide commentary and analysis for the monthly organisational level reporting.
Compliance Support
- Review and update key Finance policies annually including establishing reporting and analysis relating to policy compliance.
- Support key banking compliance requirements including delivery of required information and documentation as required under the Funding Agreement, maintain and update account signatories, credit cards, manage term deposits, bank guarantees and account balances.
- Provide support to Head of Financial Control in relation to direct and indirect tax requirements, superannuation compliance and manage FBT and payroll tax returns as required.
- Maintain Finance risk profile and register of key Finance risk events.
Other
- Provide transactional support to Finance Business Partner and Financial Accounting team in relation to key support units (Finance, P&C, Executive).
- Provide support to key year end processes as allocated, Australian Cricket Revenue calculations and S&T recharges.
- Support internal audit requirements.
- Proactively drive continuous improvement in other key Finance processes.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Qualifications
- Business degree.
- Working towards or have completed your CPA or CA.
Essential Skills And Experience
- Experience in delivering efficient monthly reporting.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement in relation to reporting,
- Exposure to a range of tax compliance requirements.
- Experience in financial modelling and analysis including BI Reporting tools.
- High level of proactivity, curiosity and accountability in relation to key finance processes.
- Ability to present complex financial information and recommendations in a concise, impactful way.
- Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Great team player – willingness to be involved in a range of different key finance activities.
Sound like you? Let’s do this!
Cricket’s a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. Your age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion won’t impact whether or not you’re part of the team.It’s your drive to do great work that’ll help you shine. At Cricket Australia we are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone involved in our sport including children.
We work flexibly and offer extensive employee benefits including a range of discounts from fashion and travel to groceries and electronics! Salary packaging options and discounts with our corporate partners. We also have an extra 5 days off a year!
If you want to learn more about how we play then apply now – we are looking forward to meeting you!
Please submit your resume & cover letter outlining your experience meeting the key criteria by midnight on Tuesday 28th September 2021.
Name of Author: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia (CA), formerly the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), is the governing body for cricket in Australia. Established in 1905 as the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, CA manages all national teams, including Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sides, as well as other national teams. It oversees the organization of Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is, and coordinates home international fixtures.
