o Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure compliance. o Work closely with accounting teams to ensure seamless execution of monthly close processes and ongoing operational maintenance. o Prepare accurate financial reports (Balance Sheet, P&L;, Cash Flow) focusing on providing insights into financial performance and variances. o Conduct financial analysis, identifying trends, variances, and areas for cost control or profitability improvement. Example: Conducting variance analysis to explain fluctuations in revenue or expenses. o Preparation of weekly cashflow and circulating various reports to the management.
2. Cross-Border Taxation & Compliance:
- Oversee the Goods and Services Tax (GST) filings for New Zealand and Australia (including GST returns, adjustments, and audits). o Manage New Zealand and Australia Income Tax obligations, including preparation and filing of Income Tax returns (IR4) and maintaining compliance with local tax laws.
3. General Ledger & Accounting Operations:
- Maintain and oversee the general ledger for US, Australia and Recent Zealand entities, ensuring proper recording and reconciliation of all transactions. o Manage journal entries including maintenance of recurring journal entries and allocations o Ensure that inter-company transactions between US, Australia and New Zealand are accurately recorded and reconciled.
4. Month-End/Year-End Closing: o Supervise the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring accurate reporting for both US , Australia and New Zealand operations. This includes journal entries, accruals, depreciation, and tax provisions. o Coordinate with external auditors in New Zealand , Australia and US to facilitate timely and smooth audit processes.
5. Budgeting and Forecasting: o Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for the New Zealand and Australia entity, ensuring that financial projections