Head of Accounting & Taxes Worldline Melbourne, Australia The Opportunity The Head of Accounting and Taxes (reporting to the CFO locally) oversees all activities within the accounting and tax departments.
This role involves managing general accounting procedures, ensuring statutory compliance, tax compliance and maintaining effective internal controls.
The position is crucial for the financial health and regulatory compliance of the organization.
Key Responsibilities Leadership and Supervision Lead and manage the accounting and tax teams.
Oversee end-of-period processes and support the analysis of business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
Develop and implement risk management procedures.
Financial Reporting and Compliance Ensure accurate and timely intermediation accounting and reconciliation.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Maintain compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
Coordinate with external auditors during audits.
Tax Management Oversee tax planning and strategy.
Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Liaise with external tax advisors and regulatory organizations.
Policy Formation and Implementation Develop and enhance financial policies and procedures.
Ensure consistency in procedures across the accounting department.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaboration and Support Work closely with senior management to support financial decision-making.
Collaborate with other finance departmental heads on complex financial modeling.
Mentor and develop accounting staff.
Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant).
Experience in a merchant acquiring business and knowledge of intermediation accounting and reconciliation is preferred.
5+ years direct experience in a similar role.
Proficiency in financial software and tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Benefits: At Worldline we work in a flexible environment that empowers you to learn, grow and accelerate your career.
You'll have access to a great mix of benefits, including: A range of health and wellbeing discounts for gym, nutrition, sporting gear.
Learning and development opportunities to build your skills.
Additional Leave options to support families, work in the community or take a career break.
You'll also earn loyalty leave for your tenure.
Monthly in-person and virtual social events.
Volunteering leave to support CSR activities.
Plus other perks and benefits (e.g.
novated leasing options).
We have modern offices and services to support our people including a parent's room, prayer room, and end of trip facilities.
We also provide EAP services including financial counselling to support managers, employees and their families.
Shape the evolution: We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for problem solvers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow.
Here you'll work with colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on society.
With an empowering culture, strong technology and training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go.
Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.
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