Accountant

Are you an experienced and proactive professional that enjoys working in a dynamic work environment … then keep reading, you may be the star Accountant we are looking for. ⭐

Who are we?

IPF Digital Australia (trading as Credit24), is part of a global market-leading consumer lending business, IPF Group. With operations also in Europe and Mexico; we thrive to build a better world through financial inclusion by offering fast, simple, and easy-to-access credit solutions to everyday Australians.

We're a team of high energy and passionate people, who pride ourselves on how we work together as a team. We truly believe in the importance of delivering great experiences for our customers, so we keep them at the forefront of everything we do.
We embrace the pursuit of ensuring a great work life balance for all. We work hard, however we acknowledge the importance of flexibility and balancing our internal & external priorities. We also practice a culture of consistently reflecting and celebrating our wins and achievements with one another.

The role

To manage the day-to-day financial operations of the IPF Digital business in Australia. You will take responsibility for all Australia based accounting, control, regulatory reporting, cash management, purchasing, invoices, payments and related analysis within Australia.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented finance professional looking to enhance the solid financial foundations, disciplines and practices to take us to the next level of performance. 

Responsibilities

Here’s an example of your day to day:

• Take accountability for the purchase invoice process, from approval to payment and finally to record keeping and filing
  
• Ensuring that the business complies with relevant local and IPF Digital accounting, reporting, tax and financial control requirements
  
• Support in the preparation of Company Annual Accounts and Tax Returns for Australia
  
• Cost accounting, invoice handling and payment issuing
  
• Reconciliation of bank accounts and business systems
  
• Salary payments and salary tax calculations for all employees based in Australia
  
• Preparation of Navision income statement and balance sheet on a monthly basis
  
• Take responsibility for the regular reporting of financial performance in accordance with accounting policies and timetables in an accurate and timely manner
  
• Responsible for local cash management for Australia and any related analysis, this could include ensuring that the Australian entity has sufficient cash for business activities on a daily basis
  
• Work on specific finance projects as required and directed, providing business financial planning and analysis support
  
• Ensure that the monthly timetable of reporting deadlines to IPF Group Finance are met and managed in a pro-active way
  
• Working under guidance from Group Chief Accountant and IPF Group tax team support when required in ensuring that the tax position of the Australian business is managed effectively
  
• Take responsibility and ownership of APRA regulatory compliance and lodgement requirements
  
• Preparation of yearly local statutory financial statements
  
• Take responsibility and ownership for the yearly external accounting audit
  
• Take responsibility and ownership of cash reconciliation for incoming and outgoing customer related payments

Requirements

Here’s what experience we need from you:

• Educated to degree level – ideally Finance or Accounting
• CPA qualified
  
• Experience in a similar role, 3-5 years
• Experienced with financial control, reporting and banking
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity and confident with Audit processes
• Confident and effective communication skills and style 
• Working knowledge of Navision
• Experience managing and processing payroll
• Working knowledge of all financial and tax requirements for Australia
  
• Proactive working style
• Solid stakeholder management experience

What we can offer you

• Global exposure
• Office weekly breakfasts 
• Snack bar
• Friday happy fridge
• Various team building events ️
• A true people first and family culture
• Employee assistance program ℹ️
• Development opportunities
• Hybrid working model - with flexible work from home arrangements
• New office space with many modern cons - try Pilates at lunch 

Sound good?
We all think so at IPF Digital. Click apply now to join IPFD.

You will need to have valid Australian working rights to be considered for this role. 

IPF Digital Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.