Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: Darlinghurst, NSW.

Travel: Some travel could be required to New Zealand, USA, UK or Europe.

About the Role

Dive into a pivotal role at Simple Machines as an Executive Assistant, where you’ll be working directly with the CEO and a global team working with clients to unlock the future of data and AI.

Partnering directly with the CEO, you'll manage important projects, improve how we communicate within the team, and lead initiatives that impact our business directly. This role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a vibrant, fast-paced setting that encourages innovation and growth. Enhance the CEO's ability to lead and expand the company by providing comprehensive support that encompasses administrative tasks, strategic project involvement, and personal assistance, all aimed at maximising efficiency and effectiveness at the executive level.

Company Overview

Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes. We engineer data to life™.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Administrative and Strategic Support:
• Manage the CEO’s calendar across multiple time zones, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, appointments, and travel.
• Serve as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners, managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and edit communications, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Organise meetings, including managing logistics and documenting minutes when necessary.
• Project and Team Involvement:
• Take on special projects with strategic importance, from planning through to execution.
• Build collaborative relationships with team members and external partners, fostering a teamwork-driven environment.
• Participate in HR and cultural initiatives to enhance workplace dynamics and employee engagement.
• Personal Assistant Tasks:
• Handle personal scheduling and ah hoc tasks to streamline the CEO's daily activities. This can involve coordinating dry cleaning, car insurance, organising lunches, or other tasks that relate to the smooth running of the CEO’s life.
• Event Management:
• Event Planning: Organise and coordinate internal and external events, including logistics, guest lists, venue booking, and on-site coordination.
• Conference Coordination: Manage arrangements for conferences, including travel, accommodations, registration, and preparing materials for presentations.
• Team Offsites: Plan and execute offsite meetings and team-building events to foster team interaction and strategic planning.
• Project Coordination:
• Project Oversight: Assist with the management of projects, external suppliers, tracking timelines, and deliverables to ensure project goals are met on schedule.
• Research Support: Conduct research on various topics to support business initiatives and strategic decision-making.
• Implementation Support: Help implement company policies or new systems within the organisation, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption.
• Communication and Correspondence:
• Internal Communications: Draft company-wide communications that reflect corporate goals and updates.
• External Liaison: Act as a liaison with external organisations and stakeholders, managing and fostering relationships.
• Presentation Preparation: Create and refine Keynote presentations and other materials used in executive meetings and external engagements.
• Design Partners: Liaise with external design partners to develop company marketing and promotional collateral.
• Leadership and Development:
• Act occasionally in a Chief of Staff capacity, representing the CEO in various forums.
• Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance personal skills and contribute to the organisation's goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, demonstrating capacity for high-level administrative support and project management.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication abilities and adept at building relationships across different levels of an organisation.
• Proficient in MS Office and other business communication tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Offering:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working environment 4 days in the office, 1 day WFH.

Unless otherwise stated we are unable to consider applications that require visa sponsorship at this time.

Sleek.com is on a mission to revolutionise how entrepreneurs operate their businesses. We want to give business owners peace of mind and the power of online solutions to allow them to focus on what they do best - growing their business.

We are a team of 400+ Sleekers from 18 countries, with offices in Australia

• An open and inclusive culture with an international team that believes in the values of S.L.E.E.K - Simplicity, Loyalty, Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Kindness
• Loads of opportunities to build things and break them without any issue - as long as we learn from it :)
• Grow with our team, grow your career in a fast-moving, always evolving industry
• $1,200 of allowance for health & wellness - health insurance, fitness membership, home office...
• Flexible work arrangements

NOTE: You must be eligible to work in Australia. Work & Holiday visa accepted. 

About Sleek

Sleek.com is on a mission to revolutionise how entrepreneurs operate their businesses. We want to give business owners peace of mind and the power of online solutions to allow them to focus on what they do best - growing their business.

We are a team of 400+ Sleekers from 18 countries, with offices in Australia

• An open and inclusive culture with an international team that believes in the values of S.L.E.E.K - Simplicity, Loyalty, Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Kindness
• Loads of opportunities to build things and break them without any issue - as long as we learn from it :)
• Grow with our team, grow your career in a fast-moving, always evolving industry
• $1,200 of allowance for health & wellness - health insurance, fitness membership, home office...
• Flexible work arrangements

NOTE: You must be eligible to work in Australia. Work & Holiday visa accepted. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated SEO candidate to join our Enterprise team. Our team works with top clients from around the world, specializing in SEO, PPC, Social Media, Account Management, Data & Analytics, and Web. We value data-driven insights and foster a positive and collaborative working environment. With more than 3 years of experience and a substantial investment in testing digital strategies, we continuously adapt and develop new tools. Clients trust us because we rely on concrete evidence and measurable metrics to overcome digital challenges.

The Perks:

• Birthday leave

About OMG:

• Our #1 belief and goal is that if employees are happy and over the moon - the culture is amazing and together we can achieve incredible results!
• Massive focus on hiring good human beings - we believe the rest can be learned and developed through our training initiatives
• Huge focus on employee development, engagement & growth opportunities
• Hybrid-working - enjoy the great office vibe and the benefit of working from home
• Largest independent agency in Australia - tripled revenue year in last 3 years
• We are in significant growth mode, looking for our future leaders as we scale globally- currently 140+ employees in Sydney and Melbourne, 40 in the Philippines, as well as USA expansion ongoing. This was 30 employees 3 years ago!
• R&D investment, forefront of digital marketing, innovation
• Our values are- We ‘Share evidence, not opinion’, ‘Find solutions, not problems’, ‘Make customers love you’, ‘Own it and get it done’
• We live Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as our people including our Leadership Team are of many cultural backgrounds and represent a positive gender mix. In fact we have people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ, disability and socio-economic backgrounds.

OMG is an equal opportunity employer, so by working for us, you’ll be part of an organization that supports diversity and inclusion.

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

About Us 

Through local expertise and global scale, we at Global Payments Oceania deliver market-leading technology solutions through five regional sub-brands — Eway, Ezidebit, Sentral, Pigeonhole Software and Storman.

Collectively, these brands are anchored by Global Payments, a world leader in payments and software solutions and a Fortune 500® brand with a worldwide footprint to accelerate our customers' full potential.   

Sentral, is a proven web-based software solution that seamlessly manages school administration, student data and parent engagement. Our tailor-made solutions help administration staff, teachers and school leaders save valuable time to focus on improving school and student outcomes. Sentral is the trusted solution of choice in over 2,500 schools across Australia. 

About the role 

Join our dynamic team at Sentral as a Sales Executive! Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you'll play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by securing new sales and maximizing upselling opportunities within our established territories. Working closely with a collaborative and supportive team, your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively generating new business within your assigned territory;
• Expanding revenue streams from existing clients through strategic upselling initiatives;
• Collaborating with head office to support and execute marketing campaigns;
• Representing Sentral at conferences and networking events to foster industry connections;
• Monitoring and providing valuable insights on emerging trends and needs within schools;
• Identifying areas for improvement and recommending effective strategies for resolution.

About you 

Global Payments is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), with our vision to be Champions of Inclusion. We are looking for a teammate who believes in this vision, engages in our collective culture and strives to understand our customers, their needs and solutions that contribute to their success. A team mate that collaborates, partners and can stand with us.

You are a confident and commercially focused with a passion for sales and building relationships.  You have a natural ability to engage and build rapport with people.  You'll be persuasive and have a strong ability to lead conversations with clients.

You have a passion for technology and may already be in enterprise software/SaaS, CRM solution or FinTech or the Education sector. 

You will also bring: 

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in business development, relationship management, or a related field;
• Previous experience as a teacher or within the education industry is advantageous;
• Exceptional time management abilities and a keen eye for detail;
• The capacity to work autonomously while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment;
• Demonstrated empathy and a sincere commitment to enhancing business practices for our clientele;
• A strong drive, ambition, and motivation to achieve success;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication proficiencies.

Please note that you must have  

• Full work rights in Australia  
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check  
• Ability to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check  

Our benefits

We want you to be you! At Global Payments we are committed to an inclusive workplace where you can be your true self, feel supported and nurtured. 

We understand the struggle of the juggle - the balance of work and personal life can be challenging. So we offer a flexible working rhythm blending in-office and remote working.

Your health and wellbeing matter to us and we want you to take care of yourself, take advantage of the vast array of wellbeing resources we offer, use your breaks and your leave including Birthday Leave. 

We provide a first class employee assistance program that offers you and your immediate family members complimentary counselling on life challenges such as financial hardship and domestic matters, plus coaching support for people leaders on wellbeing matters.

We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for either parent as well as two weeks paid secondary carer’s leave.

Celebrating together is a big part of our culture and we regularly gather for Extravaganza and Team Appreciation Days, plus fun activities brought to you by our social committees. 

We like to shout at each other, not literally but via Reward and Recognition Programs such as Shout Outs – recognising our people that go above and beyond and make a difference to our customers.

We also pride ourselves on giving back to the communities in which we operate, so we provide two Days of Service each year to volunteer in a cause that matters most to them.

Other benefits available include salary sacrifice, study leave and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Ready to apply?

If this role sounds right for you we invite you to Apply by using the APPLY button.   Please note you will be redirected to a Global Payments careers page to submit your application.

For further information please email kristy.ward@globalpay.com

We respectfully ask that no recruitment agencies contact us regarding this position.

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

At Xe, we live currencies. We provide a comprehensive range of currency services and products, including our Currency Converter, Market Analysis, Currency Data API and quick, easy, secure Money Transfers for individuals and businesses. We leverage technology to deliver these services through our website, mobile app and by phone. Last year, we helped over 300 million people access information about the currencies that matter to them and over 225,000 people used us to send money overseas.

We are proud to be part of Euronet Worldwide (Nasdaq: EEFT), a global leader in processing secure electronic financial transactions. Under their Money Transfer division, Xe and Ria Money Transfer have been brought together to help establish the third largest money transfer business in the world.

Our principles

• AMBITION - We dream big, try things out and always ask “why not?” and “what if?” We’re ambitious in our thinking and our delivery
• RESPONSIBILITY - We get involved, bring our perspective and are always open to new ideas. We take personal responsibility
• COMMUNITY - We value a sense of belonging, trusting each other and encouraging authenticity. We contribute to our community

What you’ll do:

• Connect & Achieve: You will guide and account manage our High Net Worth private customers from initial account opening and understanding of their requirements, through to deal execution and completing their money transfers

• Process Driven: You will adhere to standard processes and regulatory requirements – ensuring your actions are in the customers best interests at all times.

• Drive Progress: You will nurture customer relationships to optimise repeat transactions, ensuring your pipeline and client base is managed efficiently. You will Monitor KPIs to optimise daily/monthly/quarterly/annual revenue targets and activity levels.
• Passion for Learning: You are a passionate learner, who proactively develops and grows your understanding of the currency market, staying one step ahead within the payment services industry.

• Enable Others: You will actively engage with your team in coaching and performance discussions, utilising these conversations to continuously improve your personal performance.

Who you are:

• Data Driven: You are numerate and able to analyse and react to individual and team performance data, in order to optimise performance and revenue generation.

• Sales Focused: You have experience in a revenue generating/sales role, you excel working in a fast paced, target driven environment.

• Customer Obsession: Your ability to serve a customer is thorough and well thought out. Providing a great customer journey is what makes you tick.

• Good collaborator: Do you have the ability to work in a global team, sharing best practice and working collaboratively to raise the bar across the organisation

• Competitive market-based salary
• Quarterly Discretionary Bonus
• Superannuation
• Healthcare

• 20 days annual leave increasing with each year of service (capped at 25 days
• Paid day off for your Birthday
• Discounted Euronet Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Plumm Mental Health and Wellbeing

Who we are, what we do and why

We are Dext - the world's leading provider of accounting & bookkeeping automation software. Our products improve the efficiency and financial data workflow processes of accountants, bookkeepers, and businesses globally. We are trusted by over 1 million SMBs worldwide. Our solutions embrace AI, machine learning and emerging technologies to advance and improve the accounting process for all, to make accounting more effortless. 

The Account Executive will play a crucial role in expanding our partnerships with new business entities. The purpose of this role is to drive the growth of our partner network by identifying  potential partners. The role involves working closely with the Marketing team to generate revenue for the new business team  by converting qualified leads and Demos. An AE will be expected to work with the Head of Account Management to align partnership strategies with overall business objectives.

The role - what you'll do:

• Convert leads into new Dext customers (inbound sales)
• Develop & master consultative selling techniques
• A drive to meet and exceed targets
• Create a great first impression & provide a world class service
• Self-sufficient, independent and highly motivated
• Source new leads through different channels (LinkedIn, networking, events, referrals, etc) (outbound sales)
• Adhering to process to achieve sales operation excellence 

Goals & Objectives

• Meet the targeted revenue goal each month.
• Achieve the designated number of calls monthly.
• Reach the specified email quota per month.
• Attain the set number of self-generated demos monthly.

What you will be part of - our values, culture and behaviours:

We are a highly ambitious, innovative, market-leading FinTech. We are a global, Private Equity backed business (HgCapital), but we have the dexterity and pace of a scale-up. We are uncompromising in our desire to achieve our best, day-in day-out, and we have three clear values which guide everything we do:

Be Brave - Everyone in the company has a voice to challenge ideas and the status quo.

Be Exceptional - We set high standards for ourselves. We aim to be exceptional at what we do.

Be Together - We are one team. There is no such thing as individual success without team success.

Our behaviours are how we practically live and breathe our values and are an essential part of life at Dext. Our behaviours guide us, and inform the way in which we communicate, collaborate and support each other. They are:

Be Diverse, be Courageous, be Considerate, be Transparent, be Focused, be Accountable, and above all, be Dexterous!

About you - what we are looking for:

Below are our ideal requirements, but we hire on potential, not just on experience, and we know that some people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. At Dext we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive and empowering culture, so please apply if you meet the majority of these competencies. You can read more about our Diversity & Inclusion commitments here

• 2+ years of sales experience, with a history of exceeding targets 
• Proven creative problem solving approach and strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills via phone and email 
• Proven capability of demonstrating software

Essentials

• Applies knowledge of SaaS / tech to day-to-day role
• Application of qualification and discovery techniques
• Speaks with confidence when trying to ‘get-past-the-gatekeeper’
• Experience working a wider range of stakeholders and you can tailor your communication style accordingly
• Love selling, and owning your numbers 

Desirable

• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM and other softwares (Calendly, Salesloft, etc).

What we will give you - the perks:

• Inclusive and friendly culture
• Competitive salary + Superannuation
• An additional 3 days of annual leave, per year
• Paid Birthday Day Off
• Flexible working (Hybrid) with CBD office
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Private Health Insurance Contribution
• Access to L&D training platforms i.e. LinkedIn Learning
• Regular social team events

About Sleek

Sleek is on a mission to revolutionize how entrepreneurs operate their business. We want to give small business owners peace of mind and the power of online solutions to allow them to focus on what they do best - growing their business. As we work for our thousands of customers, we gather millions of data points about their business, and in turn we transform those into useful, actionable insights and recommendations to accelerate their growth through smart algorithms.

We are a team of 480 builders from 14 countries, with offices in Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK committed to delivering a delightful experience to our clients!

Sleek is now searching for a Senior Account Executive to join the team, while collaborating with the global offices. As we are continuously growing, this job posting is permanent and applications will be reviewed periodically.

By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Data Privacy Statement for Candidates.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Focused on the conversion of inbound and self-sourced leads
• Constantly on the lookout for new revenue opportunities, networking and strategic partnerships
• Build and adapt sales strategies to meet customer and business needs 
• Drive Sleek’s revenue growth by over-achieving KPIs and milestones
• Nurture prospect relationships through the sales cycle, ensuring alignment with Sleek’s product offering resulting in a long-term relationship
• Improve existing lead acquisition channels in conjunction with internal teams
• Identify product development opportunities through customer feedback and experiences

• A minimum of 2 years working with external clients, with a proven track record selling products
• Sales & Marketing experience essential
• Proactive with a positive attitude to roll up their sleeves and ensure targets are exceeded
• A networker by heart with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for technology and the local startup ecosystem
• Inside sales experience prospecting and qualifying leads
• Hubspot experience preferred

• An industry competitive salary package and performance bonus 
• A health care allowance
• An environment that encourages innovation and the autonomy and  freedom to apply your expertise
• Hybrid working arrangement
• A fast paced and exciting work environment with a supportive team of fellow hustlers building an amazing company culture

More about Sleek!

At Sleek, we work in a fast-paced start-up environment. We have a strong culture built around our five core values: Simplicity, Loyalty, Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Kindness. As a deliberately multicultural team, our team comprises more than 18 nationalities and spoken languages.

We consider the company’s success to be a result of committed individual and team efforts, and are looking to onboard talented and creative people who want to make a difference. Corporate social responsibility is a passion, and as an equal opportunity employer we aim at making the world a better place. We are the 1st international incorporation and accounting brand to achieve B Corp certification status, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental impact performance. With a strong commitment to also make Sleek a great place to work, we offer a flexible working environment where we empower every team member to be the best they can be - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age or identity.

If you think you would be a good fit for our mission, we look forward to hearing from you!

Exciting opportunity for a result-driven Sales Executive! Drive revenue growth, execute effective sales strategies and amplify our brand presence. Apply now to be a part of our vibrant team!

Key Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Proactive solicitation of Corporate Accounts within Global & SME
• Facilitate hotel site inspections
• Conduct quarterly production reviews with corporate accounts, TMCs and Consortia agencies
• Document preparation including proposals, contracts, and reports
• Manage the hotel RFP season effectively, ensuring all account data is analysed, RFPs are completed by the deadline, and business cases are prepared and submitted for consideration
• Ensure company profiles in Opera PMS are up to date and rates are regularly audited

• Learn and grow with exceptional PR leaders and Mumbrella & B&T's PR Agency of the Year
• Strengthen your skills at the intersection of brand/consumer, business/purpose and digital/social PR
• Be inspired working on the world's biggest brand campaigns executing on enviable campaigns in travel/tourism, technology, retail and big name consumer and corporate local brands
• Influence agency culture with new ideas and innovations
• Collaborate with teams across Thrive's AU and NZ network

Your Opportunity.

As an ambitious Account Executive at Thrive PR you will play an important role on some of the agency's most prestigious and highest profile brands in the world along with a local portfolio of accounts. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow with one of the region's most revered public relations agencies sitting at the intersection of digital, consumer/brand and business/purpose PR, and working across the agency's network of offices in AU & NZ.

• You will work with some of the world's biggest brands in corporate, consumer, tech, travel and tourism, automotive and more ~ Thrive has an unrivalled portfolio representing LEGO, Airbnb, Afterpay, Harley Davidson and others
• You will have the opportunity to be a part of a team of specialists executing creative and strategic communications and being involved with all aspects of execution and client servicing.
• You will be part of an energetic and growing team in Sydney where you will be exposed to the inner workings of the agency, learn how to achieve local business goals and influence the agency and team's success.
• You will have the platform to step into challenging new opportunities as they arise across the agencies putting your hand up for passion projects and new business efforts.
• Gain valuable exposure and insight into the full breadth of PR, communications and social/digital work and projects across a wide range of client portfolios.
• Build a solid career pathway in-house and explore where your skills, interests and talents may take you within the Thrive network!

Team & clients.

In this role you will work with and learn from some of the smartest PR & social consultants in the country while contributing to a small number of clients who respect and value the work we do. You are exceptional at proactive team communication, spontaneous with ideas, a solid writer and will invest time growing your local media network and leveraging the extensive community around Thrive. You love keeping your finger on the pulse with daily news, love researching and are flexing your muscle in media relations. You love the thrill of delivering high profile events with influencers and integrated social/digital and are curious to learn more about new business preparation within the agency. You will love ideating and learning how to dial up your creative skills and you will also have a genuine interest in protecting and building brand reputations. Most of all, you love being in the detail and part of an exceptional team!

Learn, grow and make enviable local business contacts.

You'll participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities delivered across the agency (think AI playoffs through to high profile speakers) in addition to tailored internal and external training to help you develop technical, commercial and broader EQ skills.

You will be thirsty to learn and grow from not only exceptional people around you, but from your clients who will provide unrivaled opportunities on a global and local scale. And, doors will open for you with new contacts and networks as you leverage Thrive's first-class reputation.

Your experience, approach & impact.

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in an agency, media or inhouse communications role
• You share our values : you're passionate, accountable, curious, of high integrity and you thrive on collaboration with a #OneTeam approach.
• You are positive, have an energetic approach to your work and are a natural problem solver
• You have engaged in some media relations work and understand the media landscape in Aus.
• You hustle internally and externally to get the job done for your team and clients.

This is Thrive.

Culture is everything. It's a reason why we have a 100% return rate by working parents, have had consistent leadership for more than two decades, love our diverse and inclusive workplace and we continue to welcome Thrive 'boomerangs' back to the agency. Thrive has a clear vision and mission and has grown by continuing to diversify and be early adopters of technology and global trends. Thrive is not a ‘hot then not' agency. We are not an ad agency trying to be earned specialists. We are uniquely Thrive helping our people, brands and community to do just that. Our team is made up of in-house media, creative and digital specialists who work across five locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland delivering strategic communications services for brands.

Thrive values work-life integration including hybrid flexible working (Mondays and Fridays work-from-home) and delivers many benefits including

• an additional annual wellness leave day
• work from any location
• Thursday 4pm Thrive O'Clock
• early Friday knock-off and more.

Thrive foster & support a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can, and are encouraged to, be themselves. Every idea and perspective is welcomed and valued so that our service offering reflects our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion both internally and externally.

Visit us here for more information - @thrivepr / @thriveprnz / www.thrivepr.com.au

About the opportunity:

Rural Funds Management (RFM) has an opportunity to join the Finance and Accounting team as an Accounts Payable Officer. You will be at the forefront of ensuring financial precision through meticulous accounts data entry, seamless management of accounts payable and receivable functions, and the provision of support for general accounting processes. This role requires an individual who thrives in a busy and fast paced environment. This position is based in our Sydney office and supports working from home on Wednesday each week.

 Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accounts data entry
• Accounts payable reconciliation
• Accounts receivable reconciliation
• Online banking inquiries & payments
• Bank reconciliations
• Reviewing accounts
• Preparing and processing payments
• Preparing and processing of expense claims
• Month end time charging
• Month end journals
• General ledger reconciliation
• Maintenance of fixed asset register
• Provide support for account audits
• Carry out administrative duties
• Assistance with monthly forecasting process
• Provide effective liaison and assistance to all entities
• Provide support with annual and half yearly audits

To be successful in this position:

• You will have experience in a similar role
• You will have excellent attention to detail, good numeracy skills, good organisational and time management skills and good oral communication
• You will have a high level of expertise with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
• Candidates with a Certificate IV Bookkeeping will be highly regarded
• Candidates with a working knowledge or MS Great Plains and/or Dynamics is advantageous

• A competitive salary, between $70,000 - $85,000 p.a. (plus superannuation), dependent on your previous experience, skills, and qualifications
• Salary continuance and life insurance, and annual discretionary bonus subject to eligibility criteria

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the criteria mentioned above and your resume via our website by 16 February 2024. Please note that candidates may be evaluated before the closing date.

 About Rural Funds Management:

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.0 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 26 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states. 

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace. 

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 240 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.

We Are Social is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance Team. In this role, you will play a crucial part within the agency, closely collaborating across all departments.

"If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other colleagues in the business while maintaining attention to detail, this role might be for you." - Dave Munro, Finance Director APEC

Please note that this is a maternity leave cover position for 12 months starting around March 25, and the role is part-time (3 or 4 days a week).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is designed for someone who is a self-directed learner and is comfortable working on the following deliverables:

Accounts Payable:

• Manage and process supplier invoices, staff expenses, corporate credit cards, Weel account (virtual credit card), and Uber account transactions (around 100 transactions per week).
• Prepare and review WorkBook weekly payment proposals for approval by the Finance Director
• Weekly payment run for international and local suppliers
• Promote We Are Social finance processes, share your knowledge with those around you, and use the expertise available to broaden your own development.

Relationship Management:

• Develop strong relationships across the business
• Contribute to a thriving agency culture

While the specific content of your role is clearly defined, the nature of the demands placed on us by our clients means that this role will evolve over time and needs a ‘can do’ approach.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

For this role, we are looking for someone with:

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working in the finance department.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Naturally process-driven but can also think outside of the box
• Collaborator and good communicator (written and verbal).
• Confidence with IT (especially Excel and any financial software packages).
• Discreet and trustworthy.
• Australian working rights.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• The opportunity to join the world’s leading social specialist network with over 1300 social experts in 19 offices around the world.
• Flexible work arrangements and a dog-friendly, modern office in Chippendale.
• Loads of team bonding opportunities including Wellness Wednesday’s and Cocktail Friday’s.
• Volunteer days, quarterly awards, employee assistance program and more….

ABOUT WE ARE SOCIAL

We Are Social is a socially-led creative agency operating globally at the forefront of marketing and culture. We are the world’s leading social specialist network: Over 1300 social experts in 19 offices around the world proving the power of social thinking to drive business value. We help brands immerse their stories in the real conversations their audience are having. We generate sharp strategies and inspiring campaigns, based on social insights for forward-thinking brands like Samsung, TikTok, Audi, Mastercard, Kayo, PWC and Colgate.

We’re focused on creating ideas worth talking about. How do we do that?

• We put social thinking at the centre of what we do.
• We connect people and brands in meaningful ways.
• We create ideas worth talking about.
• We Are Social.

Here in Sydney, we are a group of people from different walks of life, united by a passion for popular culture. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity of thought and experience at our company. Learn more about our culture and our work.

INTERESTED?

Are you interested in the opportunity you just read? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Sangita de Jong (People & Culture Manager at [email protected]). You can apply by sending us your CV and cover letter. In the interview process, you will meet, among others, Dave Munro (Finance Director APAC) and Vijya Patel (Revenue and Billings Officer)