Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO PNG AUATRALIA a dynamic logistics company, stands as one of the largest in Papua New Guinea with a team of 400 dedicated employees. Rapidly expanding its reach across Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, China, and Brisbane, Australia, the company is a leader in the logistics industry. Championing innovation, our client adopts a paperless online cloud operation, offering a comprehensive suite of services, including import/export trade, international freight forwarding, domestic shipping agency, and express logistics. Committed to efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction, our client's culture revolves around meeting urgent user needs. Join our team and contribute to the success of arguably one of the largest logistics companies in Papua New Guinea. As a result of our client's remarkable growth in Australia, we are currently seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead a team of 12 finance professionals spanning across 4 different countries. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the financial management and strategic decision-making processes, contributing significantly to the continued success and expansion of the company. This role offers the flexibility to be based in any state in Australia. However, candidates must be willing to travel to different offices as required. Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial guidance, overseeing all aspects of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting to support the company's growth objectives. Team Management: Effectively lead and manage a team of 12 finance professionals across diverse locations, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Global Financial Oversight: Take charge of financial operations in multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations and optimising financial processes for efficiency. Strategic Decision-Making: Collaborate with senior leadership, managing director to contribute insights and financial expertise in strategic decision-making processes, driving the company's overall success. Risk Management: Implement robust risk management strategies, identifying and mitigating financial risks to safeguard the company's financial health. Reporting and Analysis: Develop and present comprehensive financial reports, conducting analysis to provide actionable insights for informed decision-making. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance function, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards, overseeing the preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial statements. Stakeholder Communication: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating financial insights and fostering a transparent and collaborative financial environment. Technology Integration: Explore and implement technological solutions to streamline financial processes and enhance the overall effectiveness of the finance function. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. A Master's degree or CPA/CA qualification is a must. This role requires frequent travel between PNG, Philippines, China and Australia to support the teams in the local market. Demonstrated experience managing financial operations in a global context, navigating diverse regulatory environments and cultural considerations. Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team, with a track record of effective team management and fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to contribute to the overall business strategy and make informed financial decisions.

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