Manager - RTR (ANZ)

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Role Purpose The Manager – RTR is responsible for leading and managing end-to-end Record-to-Report operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial controls, and effective period-end close. The role provides leadership to the RTR team while partnering with Finance stakeholders to drive operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement. The key responsibilities of the Manager - RTR are: Financial Accounting & Reporting functions: * End to end management of the month-end and year-end closing processes and reporting requirements including but not limited to: * Management of general ledger and all entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the group accounting policy. * Monitoring adherence to the month-end close period to ensure duties are performed efficiently and effectively. * Preparation of management and submission of financial reports in accordance with the group reporting timetable. * Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including income tax, GST, and employment taxes. * Support the corporate reporting to prepare financial statements, financial reports and other annual external compliance reports. * Oversee issue resolution to business or corporate queries pertaining to the financial accounting and reporting of results. * Support the development and maintenance of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. * Establish effective working relationships with Corporate Finance leaders and division leaders. * Manage the integrity of the Financial Accounting & Reporting function in accordance with Sarbanes & Oxley Control processes (SOX). * Coordinate and manage the annual external and internal audit cycles including planning, timelines, information management and responding to requests. * Leadership of and/or participation in ad hoc and continuous improvement projects. Budgeting & Forecasting * Work with corporate finance & division leaders to prepare the annual budget, monthly and quarterly rolling forecast (RF) processes for head office and division leaders including but not limited to providing strategic target setting/guidance, preparation of templates, commentary and management presentations for submission to Group. * Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances Business Partnering * Primarily responsible for financial leadership, reporting, driving growth, and ensuring controls are in place for head office * Working closely with Senior Finance Manager for monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting * Early identification of warning signs (variances) Skills and qualifications * Qualified CA / Semi-Qualified CA with 8-11 years' experience in similar role/s with responsibilities managing internal and external stakeholders * Excellent technical accounting skills * Strong technology skills including expertise in MS Excel, database applications and various ERP systems * A strong client service approach, quality control is key * Confident in managing and building relationships both internally and externally * Excellent written and oral communication skills - articulate * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to deliver outcomes with minimal direct supervision Who you are: You're open: we are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. 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