Satellite Office Careers

Description

• Liaising with external accountants to complete audit requirements and income tax obligations
• Providing weekly flash reports to business leaders showing key financial information with commentary
• Responding to internal and external enquiries in a timely manner, escalating any concerns to the Group Finance Manager

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance officers
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient workflow
• Oversee the recording and processing of financial transactions, including bank transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner.
• Monitor daily accounting operations to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Completing assigned general ledger and account reconciliations accurately and within the required timeframes
• Assisting with the preparation of month-end accounts to ensure overall department deadlines are met
• Updating the cashflow document daily to ensure it remains accurate and up to date at all times.
• Manage landlord queries/accounts/payments
• Reconciling lease payments against IFRS lease schedules, working with leasing team and Finance Officer to resolve discrepanciesin a timely manner
• Leading by example and ensuring the team understand and represent The Big 5

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions and raising with the Group Finance Manager
• Assisting with implementation of new systems and processes
• Assisting the Group Finance Manager with managing the finance team’s workflow, planning and allocation of tasks
• Opportunities to improve financial performance and/or reduce business risks are recommended

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Streamline accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

WE BELIEVE IN EACH OTHER

• Your direct reports receive continuous coaching and support and consistently meet their personal KPIs
• Ownership of key P&L areas such as IT and marketing, including tracking expenditure at a vendor level, working with business stakeholders to understand cost drivers and ensure all costs are accrued
• Providing task-related feedback to team members and escalating any feedback to the Group Finance Manager
• Sharing technical experience and knowledge with the team to develop their skills continually 
• Reviewing the team’s work from a technical perspective and providing direction and advice as needed

• The transactional team consistently meets the deadlines with high standard of output
• Account reconciliations are completed accurately and within the required timeframes
• Month-end and year-end reporting deadlines are consistently met
• All tax and compliance obligations are lodged and paid on time
• Feedback from stakeholders on support level is consistently positive
• All transactions are completed in a timely and accurate manner