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Finance Assistant

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Inbound Communication & Query Management

  • Professionally manage and respond to inbound finance-related emails and queries concerning transactions, payments, orders, and statements. Ensure inquiries are resolved or redirected in a timely manner.
  • Act as the first point of contact for finance inquiries, ensuring that communication channels are well-maintained and efficient.

Credit Card & Bank Reconciliation

  • Reconcile credit card and bank feeds daily, ensuring transactions are correctly classified, discrepancies are resolved promptly, and all receipts are saved for reference.
  • Maintain accurate and organised financial records to support monthly and quarterly reporting.

Invoice Processing

  • Process supplier invoices promptly, ensuring timely payments and following up on outstanding debts to maintain cash flow.
  • Create and maintain accurate records for new suppliers and clients in Xero and other relevant systems.

Accounts Reconciliation

  • Perform regular reconciliations of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring the accuracy of balances and addressing any disputes or inquiries.
  • Issue client statements regularly and follow up on aged receivables according to company policies.

Month-End & Year-End Closing

  • Assist in month-end activities, including reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and clearing/suspense accounts. Ensure AP, AR, and general ledger balances align with statements.
  • Prepare working papers for external accountants and auditors to facilitate year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards.

Cash Flow Management

  • Assist in monitoring daily cash flow and preparing forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
  • Provide insights into budget variance analysis and assist in identifying potential cash shortfalls to the Finance Business Partner.

System Updates & Data Management

  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry in Xero for project and territory reporting. Update Trello boards to track actions related to order openings and deal closures in HubSpot.
  • Assist in tracking and maintaining financial data accuracy for special events and marketing initiatives.

Tax Compliance Support

  • Prepare and submit BAS, IAS, and other tax compliance documents on a monthly or quarterly basis, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Assist in preparing and filing Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Payroll Tax returns, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
  • Collaborate with external accountants to ensure proper submission of tax returns and compliance documents.

Intercompany Transactions & Management

  • Manage and reconcile intercompany billing, drop-shipping transactions, and management fees. Ensure proper posting of intercompany loans and payments and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare manual journals to adjust intercompany accounts as needed.

Policy & Procedure & Workflow Process flows

  • Collate information for Finance related Policies and Procedures
  • Create workflow process flows as well as work instructions to provide for robust financial controls and structure to our processes.