Introduction Are you a seasoned finance professional with a passion for leadership and a sharp eye for detail? We are seeking a dynamic and driven Team Leader – Financial Reporting to lead a high-performing team and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting across our operations in Australia and New Zealand. Description In this role, you will be responsible for: Leading and developing a cohesive team, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development. Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, statutory reports, and monthly compliance requirements (e.g., GST). Coordinating the group’s annual financial forecast and semi-annual investor presentations. Overseeing the external audit process and ensuring timely lodgement of statutory financial statements. Delivering monthly financial data to the Reporting & Analytics team and providing value-added insights to senior leadership. Conducting analytical reviews of reconciliations, income statements, and balance sheets. Managing the chart of accounts and ensuring effective use of financial systems such as Great Plains and Management Reporter. Supporting risk management and compliance initiatives, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Skills And Experiences Desired Skills and Experience: Proven experience in financial reporting in a leadership or supervisory role is a must to be considered for this position. Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with current accounting standards. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive process improvements. Experience with statutory reporting and external audit coordination. Proficiency in financial systems, particularly Great Plains and Management Reporter. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. A commitment to quality, risk awareness, and continuous improvement. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA/CPA qualification preferred. We are thrilled to winners of the Employer of the Year 2021 in the Women in Finance Awards and we will never be finished making the Liberty Group the best place to work. We believe it’s the little extras that can make a big difference in helping our team meet their needs. There’s more to working with us than just great financial rewards - we provide access to many fantastic benefits such as: Internal Pride Network Wellness perks including, free counselling, yoga and meditation classes, flu vaccinations, health-checks, massages, private health and gym subsidies EOY and EOFY parties Flexible work arrangements Monthly social events Fantastic growth and career progression opportunities Access to online development courses At Liberty, we celebrate people bringing their most genuine and authentic selves to work and we’re incredibly proud of the diverse and inclusive culture we’ve built. We’re living this commitment through our gender equality, disability, LGTBIQ, mental health and religious and cultural initiatives. As we work towards helping people get financial, we acknowledge and value the contribution of indigenous Australians, Torres Strait Islanders and other cultural minority communities. We are a community of collaborative, innovative and dedicated lifelong learners who grow, inspire and achieve amazing things together. As we continue to push boundaries and reshape finance, we welcome motivated doers to join our team and make our goals a reality. Liberty is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all people, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. We strive for diversity and inclusion within our workforce and deliver a number of initiatives for our community. We are proud to be endorsed by Work180 and a certified B Corporation.
