Head Of Fund Reporting - Superannuation

Our client, one of Australia's fastest growing Financial Services organisations, is seeking a Head of Fund Reporting - Superannuation to join their team on a daily rate contract for 12 months + 12 month extension. You will ensure that timely and accurate financial control and external reporting requirements are delivered to management and regulators within agreed timeframes and conform to best practice.

• Key Accountabilities
• Managing the financial reporting obligation and regulatory delivery of the entities
• Providing sound financial support and insights to enable the FLT to make critical business decisions
• Play a role in the formulation of Finance strategy
• Managing the external auditor relationship and ensuring the Funds are compliant with regulatory reporting and accounting standards
• Managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Co-Presenting results of the products to Boards
• Recruitment, training, mentoring and development of employees
• Overseeing the financial control and reporting aspect of the Funds
• Managing and tracking accounting information
• Reviewing all formal internal policies and procedures
• Assistance with trusts reporting and governance (and overall team governance and deliverables) as and when required.
• Key Skills
• High level of understanding of accounting and tax principles affecting the wealth industry
• High level of planning, time management, organisational skills, team development and creating a diverse and supportive culture
• Ability to support business strategy and objectives
• Development of automation and simplification of processes
• High level of experience in superannuation / funds management / financial service industry
• Investment expertise - Excellent level of knowledge about asset management industry, superannuation industry and different securities and financial products and how they support investor goals
• Client service - Excellent level of client service skills and client first thinking to achieve finance team objectives
• Familiarity with financial regulations - Excellent level of financial laws and procedures in order to protect the products and ensure that they are making legal and sound decisions
• Networking skills - Excellent level of networking to build their professional network so they should be excellent relationship-builders and feel comfortable with networking to stay informed about industry trends
• Documentation skills - Excellent level of detailed financial documentation and be able to craft and edit documents while ensuring accuracy
• Communication skills - Excellent level of written and verbal communication and development of Board reporting
• Project skills - Excellent level project management skills and experience to ensure alignment and consistency of reporting obligations and simplification initiatives
• Aptitude skills - Growth Mindset and flexible in nature, ability to multi-task, proactive and self-solving abilities
• Leadership skills - Excellent team development skills, influence skills and innovative thinking