Group Corporate Accounting Manager

Melbourne - Australia

27 Sep 2024

Melbourne - Australia

Finance

Full Time - Office Based

1

4 - 6 years


This full time, permanent position is being hired under the WEB Travel Group Limited entity. 


Who are Web Travel Group?

The Web Travel Group, an ASX 200 listed company (ASX: WEB), is a global B2B organisation servicing the travel industry, connecting hotels and other travel sellers to a diverse network of travel buyers all over the world through our trade only digital travel marketplace brand – WebBeds.

In September 2024, we changed our name from Webjet Limited to the Web Travel Group as part of a Demerger. The Webjet Group (Webjet B2C - comprising of Webjet OTA, GoSee, Trip Ninja) demerged from the Web Travel Group, creating two independent and simplified companies, improving our ability to pursue independent strategic priorities and growth agendas relevant to our businesses.

Find out more about the Web Travel Group at: www.webtravelgroup.com


How will you make an impact? 

The primary responsibilities of this position are to own and direct all aspects of the financial statement close process (FSCP) of the Web Travel Group, partnering with the business units, regional teams, and senior management to support key strategic financial decision making. This role also coordinates the Group’s external and internal audit support. This is a key finance leadership role within the Group, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller with visibility and exposure at the Board level.


What will you do on your journey with Web Travel Group? 

Corporate Accounting Manager

  • Owns the monthly FSCP including all P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting to ensure financial data is provided in a timely and clear manner, with risks and opportunities clearly identified
  • Provide the first line accounting and reporting support for the business and manage reporting enhancements requested by the business teams.
  • Manages the year-end and half-year ASX reporting requirements of the Group and support the external and investor reporting working closely with the Group FP&A team.
  • Responsible for the oversight and support of the annual and half year audit process – including support for the local business statutory audits
  • Supports the business’ Audit Committee reporting processes through coordination with the CFO and senior Management.
  • Supports enhancement and efficiencies for the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow through the OneStream solution
  • Provides oversight for the technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions and management over any restructuring operations across the Group
  • Working closely with Senior management in delivering presentational outputs for discussion with the Executive team and Board
  • Support and contribute to the Digitalisation strategy of the business working to achieve efficiencies and streamline of existing processes
  • Communicate regularly with external advisers and auditors throughout the year to update issues, events and transactions effecting the Group

Team

  • Lead and support group wide process improvement, policy development, projects
  • Drive and develop relationships across the business unit finance teams
  • Work as a key member of the finance team to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the finance function


The skills we would love to see in your suitcase! 

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications CA/CPA qualified
  • Strong accounting knowledge and familiarity
  • Excellent reporting and financial analysis capability
  • High level of judgement and discretion
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to build positive relationships and engage people across all levels of the organisation.
  • Previous financial accounting and management reporting experience in an ASX 200 company