We’re looking for a
Financial Accountant to join our Finance team.
In this role, you’ll help
ensure Cricket Victoria’s financial reporting is accurate, timely and
insightful, while supporting projects and improvements that strengthen the way
we work. From month-end reporting and statutory compliance to budgeting,
forecasting and business partnering, you’ll play an important role in
supporting teams across the organisation.
The Role
- Coordinate
monthly and annual financial close activities, including journals,
reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
- Prepare
monthly management reports, financial analysis and commentary to support
informed decision-making.
- Support
the preparation of annual statutory financial statements, BAS, FBT returns
and external audit requirements.
- Support
accurate and timely billing and invoicing processes for Cricket Australia,
sponsors and key stakeholders.
- Assist
with the annual budget, quarterly forecasting and ongoing financial
reporting.
- Partner
with managers across the organisation by providing financial information,
reporting and budget support.
- Identify
and implement improvements to finance systems, processes and reporting
capability.
- Manage
the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals and
depreciation.
- Provide
support across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll during
peak periods.
About You
- 2-5
years’ experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role.
- Strong
understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and financial accounting
principles and experience preparing and coordinating annual statutory
financial statements in accordance with applicable regulatory
requirements.
- Experience
with month-end and year-end close processes, journals and balance sheet
reconciliations.
- Experience
preparing financial reports and providing analysis to support business
decisions.
- Strong
stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate financial
information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Demonstrated
ability to improve finance processes and systems.
- Intermediate
to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using ERP/accounting
systems.
- Experience
with Xero, Power BI, Phocas or similar reporting tools will be highly
regarded.
- CPA,
CA or IPA qualified, or working towards completion.
- A
degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
- Holds,
or is willing to obtain, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.
Why Join Cricket Victoria?
Cricket Victoria is one of
Australia’s leading sporting organisations and the proud home of Victorian
cricket. Based at Junction Oval, we provide a collaborative environment where
innovation, continuous improvement and teamwork are at the heart of everything
we do.
This is an exciting
opportunity to broaden your experience across financial reporting, business
partnering and process improvement while contributing to the success of one of
Australia’s leading sporting organisations.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements to support
work-life balance.
- Tickets to a range of sporting events,
including cricket.
- Free onsite gym access.
- Corporate health insurance offers.
- Exclusive corporate partner discounts.
- An additional week of annual leave each
year.
- A collaborative, supportive and
inclusive workplace culture.
At Cricket Victoria, we
embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual
orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children and
young people across Australian Cricket and offer a flexible and inclusive workplace
for all employees.
We measure ourselves on our
ideals of Leading the Game. Our people are guided by integrity, connection,
accountability, respect and excellence, and we strive to create positive
experiences for our customers, colleagues and communities.
All applicants will be
required to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any
appointment. Australian Cricket’s Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children
and Young People can be found at www.cricketaustralia.com.au/safeguarding.
