Finance Manager (8 month MTC)

SafetyCulture is a customer and product-led SaaS company, on a mission to help working teams get better every day. Our technology platform and products give frontline workers a voice and leaders the visibility to make smart decisions driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager for a 8 month MTC to oversee and manage all payroll-related functions and month-end financial reporting. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with payroll tax, superannuation, and related obligations, and for ensuring accurate payroll calculations, reporting, and record-keeping.

Additionally, the Finance Manager will assist in month-end financial processes, cost allocation, and financial reporting, while also collaborating with other departments on ad hoc reporting needs and strategic projects. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong understanding of payroll, accounting, and financial systems.

• Oversee and review end to end payroll processing (including accounting for Payroll) performed by Senior Payroll Officer for 700+ employees across multiple entities and countries
• Oversee timely reporting and payment of Payroll obligations within Australia (i.e. STP, PAYG, Superannuation and Payroll tax)
• Oversee progress tracking of accounting month-end deliverables and ensure deadlines are met by the team
• Review and assist with subsidiary P&L reviews, including providing payroll commentary and variance analysis
• Contribute to month-end financial reporting, including cost allocation journals, commission accruals, and accruals and reconciliations for AL, LSL, and other payroll-related liabilities.
• Preparation of accounting data and commentary for monthly Group reporting pack to SLT
• Assist wider accounting team with technical queries and approval of employee expense reports
• Review and recommend improved processes to increase efficiencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CA/CPA Qualified
• At least 3 years’ experience in an industry finance role, with a strong focus on payroll, accounting, and financial reporting.
• In-depth understanding of Australian payroll compliance (PAYG, Super, AL/LSL, Payroll tax), month-end reporting, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and maintaining high standards of financial integrity
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a focus on process enhancement

• Experience using NetSuite ERP and KeyPay (Employment Hero Payroll)
• Experience in process improvements, particularly through automation or system integrations, is a plus.

• Equity with high growth potential, and a competitive salary;
• Flexible working arrangements, we encourage you to create the best work blend while working from your home and the local SafetyCulture office;
• Access to professional and personal training and development opportunities; 
• Hackathons, Workshops, Lunch & Learns;
• Annual Shiplt global offsite;
• We encourage involvement in the community, open source work, attending talks and events, and experimenting with new technologies.

• In-house Culinary Crew serving up daily breakfast, lunch and snacks;
• Barista coffee machine, craft beer on tap, boutique wines and a range of non-alcoholic beverages;
• Quarterly celebrations and team events;
• Table tennis, board games, books library, and pet-friendly office.