Financial Services Lead

About Flinders Port Holdings

Flinders Port Holdings is South Australia's leading Port services group with assets and operations across South Australia. Through integrated stevedoring, infrastructure and logistics services, we connect South Australian businesses to each other and to the world. 

With over 700 employees across the State, we are a diverse and dynamic organisation, committed to delivering the highest quality port and supply chain services.

Role Overview

The Financial Services Lead is responsible for overseeing the Group’s revenue recording and accounting, and other transactional finance activities. This includes the accurate and efficient delivery of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash processes.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role provides leadership to the processing team, drives system and process improvements, and ensures strong governance and internal controls are maintained.​ 

This is a 12 month parental leave cover and will play an important part of the Flinders Port Holdings transformation, this role will pay a key part in the improvement of Group revenue processing through transition to a new revenue system and process improvement across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• ​​​Responsible for the Group’s Revenue invoicing, accounting and controls ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with contracts and regulatory frameworks; 

• Assist in the transition to a new invoicing system for the Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal business unit;

• ​Lead and develop the financial services team (AP, AR, invoicing and bank reconciliations) fostering a high-performance and improvement culture and customer-focused services; 

• ​Ensure Accounts Payable is conducted in a controlled and efficient manner and prepare regular reporting on performance and risk areas; and

• ​Manage the Group’s Accounts Receivable function to ensure that monies owed by customers are received in a timely manner by initiating recovery actions, ensuring effective escalation of issues where appropriate and preparing regular reporting.

About you

Your skills and experience will include;

• Ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC); 

• Current Drivers Licence;  

• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent (Accounting/Finance focus);

• Membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ is highly desirable though not essential; and

• ​Leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.​ 

Benefits

We care about our people – that’s why we offer a variety of benefits focussed on your wellbeing, that support your career and life outside of work, including:

• Ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per annum

• Up to 8 paid hours per annum to volunteer

• Up to 3 days per annum of Cultural Leave for First Nations employees

• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Supportive, motivated and fun team environment

• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity

• Dress for your day office attire

• Corporate Discounts on Private Health Insurance with Medibank

To Apply

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. Please click on the link provided to submit your application, ensuring your Resume outlines your experience and qualifications.

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of the company, along with ability to hold a MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card).  Don’t worry, if you don’t hold an MSIC card, if successful, we will work with you to help you obtain it.
 

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must hold Australian working rights.

Please apply online, email applications will not be considered.

Flinders Port Holdings can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of any accommodations that may assist in helping you feel more welcome by contacting our team on the email address below.

Want to know more?

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email the following contact email.

At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us, and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.