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Based
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Job Title
Senior Development Accountant
Accountability
As per your contract you are employed by Tasman Tourism.
SECTION TWO Position Relationships
Reports to daily
Financial Controller & (dotted line to) Head of Development
Key Peer Relationships
Development/Project Managers Regional Operations Managers Operations Finance Manager
Direct reports
Asset/Financial Accountant (Philippines based)
Tasman Holiday Parks is a rapidly emerging company in the Holiday Park Industry. Based in Australia with assets in both Australia and New Zealand Tasman Holiday Parks has ambitions of delivering amazing experiences and becoming the market leader in the sector. With assets in stunning locations we aim to service the domestic and international markets.
Due to the high level of success driven by our team we are rapidly expanding into new regions and new markets and are building a highly skilled and motivated team of industry experts to propel the company forward. We are a group of motivated people who are keen to perform and deliver continued success in an amazing industry.
The Senior Development Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and timely reporting compliant with relevant accounting and taxation principles. The role will support the Development & Operation teams on capital expenditure initiatives aligned with the strategic plan. The role will also deliver optimal business outcomes in line with the business strategy by providing professional assistance and support to the Financial Controller.
The role reports to the Financial Controller with dotted line reporting to the Head of Development with significant exposure to the executive committee and senior leaders of the business.
Work with D&OT (Development & Operation teams) to forecast capital expenditure cashflows
Work with D&OT on all financial aspects of development projects
Provide weekly/monthly reporting of actual spent per project to all project managers ensuring data integrity
Review monthly costs to ensure correct project allocation and perform any reclassification journals if required
Perform capitalisation journals for finalised projects from WIP (Work in Progress) to PPE (Property Plant & Equipment)
Provide cost details to insurance company to ensure adequate cover for loss and damages
Assist D&OT in the preparation of monthly PCG (Project Control Group) reports
Understand variances between budget and actuals based on discussions with project managers and challenge their assumptions in the forecast/cost to complete
Assist commercial manager with data input for calculating Return on Investment generated from capital expenditure investment
Maintenance of job cost master data (budgets cash flow and codes) and ensure project codes and budgets are activated and allocated in MYOB in a timely manner
Responsible for job costing journal entries the allocation of overheads to jobs and integrity of costs by project activity
Maintain robust financial controls to ensure integrity of all financial system processes and outputs
Assist with the preparation of quarterly board reports on project spent in conjunction with the development team
Assist in the preparation and compilation of annual capital expenditure budgets
Preparation of monthly cash flow forecasting
Review and release capex invoices in MYOB ensuring correct project allocation and GST classification
Tracking of capex plans and budgets and variance analysis between budget and actuals as per conversations with D&OT
Review Investment Property and PP&E reconciliations & other relevant balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Asset/Financial Accountant
Collaborate design implement and review finance systems policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and contemporary relevant practices
Undertake a range of other tasks and activities within the finance support function as required
Provide guidance to Asset/Financial Accountant
KPIs
PCG Reporting: supporting the Development & Operations teams in tracking and reporting of capital investments aligned with relevant budgets to the satisfactory level of the CFO & Head of Development
Board Reporting: reporting of capital investment aligned with strategic plan & capital budgets on time and to the satisfactory level of the CFO & CEO
Cash flow forecast management is deemed effective by the Head of Development & CFO
Robust framework established for the capturing & reporting of capital investment and all associated downstream requirements for Accounting & tax
Educating and mentoring nonfinancial team members to achieve strategic outcomes
Continuous improvement initiatives (systems/process) identified and implemented effectively resulting in improved efficiency (time/cost/quality)
KPIs are to be reviewed and updated regularly.
Develop/maintain written policies to ensure deliverable service standards are captured
Ensure policies are correctly distributed understood and applied by all operational staff and other personnel are educated accordingly
Ensure compliance within delegated authority limit across the operating business
Behaviours in line with the Tasman Holiday Parks Purpose Vision & Values
Adherence to Tasman Holiday Parks Employee Handbook
Attend training sessions or workshops as required
Attend regular staff meetings and weekly team teleconferences
Ensure strict compliance of Tasman Tourism compliance and EH&S policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with all other Legislative requirements associated with the daytoday operation of the business incorporating; Environment Health and Safety Building code compliance and Fire Safety
Promote Work Health & Safety through actions and behaviours
Manage and maintain in strict confidence all company information
Liaise with the CFO in relation to workplace incidents and/or injuries
Actively foster and support a positive working relationship with all internal stakeholders
Actively drive constructive relationships with external stakeholders; build and enhance external networks
Degree qualified with CA/CPA qualification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Audit background preferred
Property experience within construction development accommodation preferred
Advance excel skills and data manipulation including pivot tables sumifs knowledge of keyboard short cuts and others
High attention to detail
High organisational skills with the ability to take notes and ensure outcomes are delivered
High level interpersonal skills with the ability to influence outcomes in an organisation with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a changing environment
Ability to work under pressure to tight timeframes to meet objectives within organisational deadlines
Welldeveloped skills in time management setting priorities and planning
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Ability to understand the implications of internal decisions on other parts of the organisation
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and the subsequent proactive management of such opportunities
Ability to resolve problems using guidelines professional/technical knowledge or experience
Flexibility to adapt and respond to changes emerging in a rapidpaced environment
Willingness to assist other areas of the business as required
Professional skills in computer operations business systems and tools including Microsoft Excel
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy of work
Strong commercial behaviours and experience
Demonstrate accountability
Selfdriven and highly motivated
Proactive team player
Negotiation and problemsolving skills
Solution/outcome focussed
The details contained in this document are not intended to be a comprehensive to do list but rather to give an excellent indication of the expected duties and responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities are therefore not limited to the contents of this document. From time to time you may be asked to perform other duties outside your typical job role as directed by management.
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