Head of Transactional Accounting

**We give you a world of potential**

A new and exciting position has arisen within Computershare’s Finance function for a Global Head of Transactional Accounting.

As the leader of the transactional accounting function, you will deliver services to the global business utilising retained and third-party resources across multiple geographies.

As global process owner you will provide governance of the end-to-end month end close and acquire to retire processes across retained and third-party resources ensuring the right resources, capabilities, and measures of performance are in place, to improve efficiency and optimise business performance.

**A role you will love**

In this pivotal role for our business, you will primarily be responsible for the following:

- Lead, develop and motivate the accounting team and be responsible for their personal development and performance
- Oversee and lead core Operations in the Accounting area
- Manage the relationship at Senior Management Level for escalations and improvements
- Define the strategy, service delivery standards, and SLAs for Accounting team
- Ensure delivery of Accounting services, including, asset and transaction reporting, period close, decision support and overall process management
- Provide guidance for notes disclosures and regulatory tax disclosures
- Manage, administer, and direct the accounting close, review and sign-off the attestation provided by the outsourced team
- Review and approve material accounting transactions, account reconciliation breaks and ensure plans are in place to resolve any issues on a timely basis
- Contribute to the definition, analysis, and improved design of accounting & fixed asset management processes on an ongoing basis
- Support on developing, maintaining, and assessing internal controls related to accounting, asset management and financial reporting systems
- Responsible for driving and leading the change roadmap for the Fixed asset management area
- Adhere to all risk, control, and governance frameworks, and ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory/legal (e.g., compliance with internal control procedures and reporting requirements).

**What will you bring to the role?**

To excel in this role, it is expected that you will possess much of the following experience:

- Qualified financial accountant - ACA/ACCA or local equivalent
- Substantial experience in managing an Accounting function in a global organisation with experience of managing shared services
- Expert understanding of emerging finance and technology trends across the globe and competitor positioning
- Track record of leading, developing and motivating a functional team in line with the group values and standards
- Experienced in leading global teams of up to 50 FTE
- An ability to forge excellent working relationships with senior leaders across the business and finance
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes at the highest level of the organisation
- Track record of working effectively with shared service partners and internal stakeholders
- Experience in setting vision, objectives and driving performance
- Experienced in leading, developing and motivating a functional team
- Experienced at leading teams through change
- Experienced in leading a team which is geographically dispersed
- Experienced in leading teams that include 3rd party service providers
- Experienced in shaping and delivering Accounts Payable strategy and policies

**A company to be proud of**

Computershare (ASX:CPU) is a world leader in financial administration with over 14,000 employees across 21 different countries delivering expertise to over 40,000 clients. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of the world of opportunities we have available. With infinite possibilities, we could take you anywhere.

**Rewards designed for you**

**Employee Share Plan.** **Set aside salary to purchase shares in our company and you’ll increase your investment when you receive a generous company contribution towards additional shares.

**Health and Wellbeing. **Our health and wellbeing rewards can be tailored to support you and your family.

**Save for Your Future. **We will support you along your retirement savings journey.

**Paid time away from work. **Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to you.

**Employee Discounts.** **We’ve partnered with other organisations to offer you extra savings. Enjoy discounts with banks, car manufacturers, on flights, accommodation and days out as well as with many big brand shops.

**Extra Rewards.** **From tuition reimbursement to cash bonus recruitment referral programs, our comprehensive benefits package offers a multitude of options.

**A diverse and inclusive place to work**

We believe that having a culture o