Finance Team Leader - International Freight Forwarding

Our client is a well-established, privately owned international freight forwarding company that has been successfully operating for over 30 years. Renowned for delivering exceptional customer service, they have built long-standing relationships with both clients and employees and continue to enjoy a strong reputation within the industry.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Team Leader to join their close-knit team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this hands-on role will see you take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the business while working closely with both local and overseas offices.

This is a varied role ideally suited to someone with previous freight forwarding finance experience who enjoys taking ownership and thrives within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management

• Help lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting function.
• Produce accurate weekly, monthly and management reports.
• Prepare month-end accounts, journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Produce weekly cash flow reports.
• Ensure accurate revenue and cost allocation within CargoWise.
• Reconcile and process monthly intercompany charges and payments.
• Liaise with external accountants for annual tax compliance.

Compliance & Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and internal controls.

Team & Business Support

• Foster a collaborative and customer-focused team culture.
• Provide financial support to operational and management teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies.

About You
To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Previous experience managing company accounts within the International Freight Forwarding industry (essential).
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Profit & Loss reporting.
• Experience managing international payments and foreign exchange transactions.
• Experience using CargoWise One (highly regarded).
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a small, supportive team.
• Full Australian working rights.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of $100,000 + Super, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Join a stable and profitable business with over 30 years of success.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Varied role with autonomy and responsibility.
• Banksmeadow location.
• Opportunity to become a valued member of a respected freight forwarding organisation.

If you're an experienced freight forwarding team leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Contact
Apply now or contact Caroline Cousins on 04•• ••• 389 for a confidential discussion.

PATH4 Group has vacancies in a wide variety of roles in the Forwarding, Customs and Logistics industries. Feel free to contact us anytime for career guidance consultation.

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