About us:
SpeeDx
is a dynamic, and rapidly growing company with a strong portfolio of technology
at the cutting edge of molecular diagnostics. Our growing team in offices and
laboratories in Sydney, London, and Austin, work together in an innovative,
challenging, and collaborative environment, towards our critical mission of
developing clinically relevant tools to positively impact healthcare networks
around the world.
At SpeeDx, we are passionate about improving patient outcomes; specializing
in molecular diagnostic solutions that go beyond simple detection to offer
comprehensive information for improved patient management. Our technology
supports clinical diagnostic products for infectious diseases with a range of
products in the market and a pipeline of research and In Vitro
Diagnostic (IVD) assays since 2009.
SpeeDx believes our employees are pivotal to our success and reputation,
therefore we strive to offer true work/life balance with opportunity structured
career development. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining
the best and diverse talent.
If you would like to work for a growing company that was awarded 2021
Australian Company of the Year at the AusBiotech and Johnson & Johnson
Innovation Industry Excellence Awards, please apply now.
About
the Role:
- ·Permanent or 12-month
Fixed Term Contract, full-time as a Senior
Finance Officer
- ·This role is
“all-rounder” to support all finance function
- ·This role
requires high-level technical financial skills, supporting the Financial
Controller in day-to-day operations
- ·This role will
be based in Redfern Monday-Friday
- ·Training
provided to ensure smooth transition to the role and the company
Your
primary responsibilities will involve but not limited to:
- ·Act as the 2iC for
the Financial Controller, assisting with the preparation of board reports,
long-term forecasting, and strategic planning
- ·Provide high-level
backup on complex technical tasks, including tax compliance, statutory
reporting, and year-end audit prep
- ·Serve as a
“floating” resource capable of stepping into any part of the finance cycle to
resolve bottlenecks.
- ·Lead the month-end
GL closing process, ensuring all journals and accruals are posted accurately
- ·Perform deep-dive
financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost-saving
- ·Assist in the
development and monitoring of departmental budgets.
- ·Review balance
sheet reconciliations prepared by the wider team to ensure accuracy and
compliance
- ·Monitor cash flow
position and prepare weekly or monthly liquidity reports for the department
heads.
- ·Audit internal
financial processes to identify gaps in controls and implement improvements.
- ·Act as a subject
matter expert for the team regarding financial systems and excel modelling.
Key
requirements: (Qualifications/ Technical & Specialist Skills/ Experiences)
- Degree in accounting is desirable
- Minimum 4 years’ experience working
in a similar role
- Experience with GRANT is advantageous
- Experience in SAP or any other ERP
- Strong computer skills in
Microsoft Office (excel, word, PPT)
Personal
attributes/ Interpersonal skills:
- ·Organised, detail oriented and
self-motivated
- ·Excellent attention to detail and
hands-on approach
- ·Excellent communication skills
- ·Ability to work independently and as
part of a team
- ·A positive and can-do attitude
To
apply for this opportunity, please email your CV and
accompanying cover letter and include in the subject the job title: SeniorFinance Officer to: hr@speedx.com.au
In
order to be eligible to work for SpeeDx, you must hold current working rights
with no restrictions. Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History
Check.
Please
note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
