Aspire Software is looking to hire an experienced and dynamic Finance Manager Australia to join our team in Australia!

The Finance Manager Australia will report to the Director of Finance in North America. This successful Finance Manager Australia will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory audits, and integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues. The current portfolio is 8 Australian software companies with annualized revenues of circa 40MM-USD.

Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

Our motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work model from either our office in Adelaide or Melbourne, with occasional ad-hoc travel across Australia and the rest of the world required!

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Drive the financial planning of Australian companies by analyzing the performance and risks of the assets
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
• Working closely with the Managing Directors to understand their business and needs
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
• Monitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
• Monitor the financial health of the portfolio and ensure positive cash flow
• Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are completed
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
• Oversee and review accounting tasks, including tax and compliance
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on Valsoft finance procedures
• Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
• Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies
• Manage a local Finance team

About You:

• A qualified Financial Accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management, is essential
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
• Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Being fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in Australia

For information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at www.aspiresoftware.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

With a long history of delivering sustainable and innovative packaging solutions to some of the most well-known brands, Pact Packaging is looking for an energetic Business Development Manager based in Broadmeadows or Mulgrave who will work with customers in Australia and New Zealand. You will develop sales opportunities for Pact's packaging products through engagement of existing and new customers and manage customers at state and national level. This is a great opportunity to take your experience to the next level as you specialise in your category.

The primary purpose of the role is to find and develop new business opportunities that align with the strategic goal of PACT with regards to growth and the circular economy.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be known for your excellent communication and presentation skills and will bring experience in sustainable growth success. As a part of a solid team of likeminded professionals who have our customers and solution provision at the heart of everything we do, you will be able to develop lasting relationships, be flexible and strategic and might be seeking the next step in your career. 

 Reporting to the General Manager Sales

• Manage an agreed customer base through regular calling and communication, business review and customer relationship building
• Deliver a strategic sales list
• Secure new business with existing customers’, new business and product development opportunities, and organic base growth.
• Champion of customer, product and process throughout the business units.
• Manage revenue and margin expectations through the forecasting and budgeting process.
• Undertake Monthly reporting by major customer (Sales value and margin)
• Project management reporting

Your skills and experience

• Proven Business Development experience.
• Proven Track record of working in complex teams
• Packaging experience or relevant business experience
• Technical understanding with a manufacturing environment
• B2B selling experience with senior stakeholders

Are you in search of a Maintenance Services Assistant role that offers meaningful work within a supportive environment, along with prospects for long-term employment and professional development? We are currently on the lookout for a Maintenance Services Assistant to become a part of our team on a casual basis. This position is located at our Alcheringa home in Swan Hill, Victoria.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Maintenance Services Assistant is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating an efficient and effective preventative and corrective maintenance program for buildings, equipment, and grounds at their residential aged care home and/or retirement village.

Key Duties:

• Ensure buildings and public areas, including grounds, are maintained to a safe, high-quality standard.
• Perform general maintenance tasks ensuring that facilities are safe, to standard and in good working order.
• Perform garden maintenance tasks ensuring garden beds, pathways and outdoor seating areas are safe, clean and free from debris, and that plants are watered.
• Maintain records of the maintenance and gardening programs.
• Ensure adequate stock items for regular corrective maintenance and gardening tasks.
• Assist in the maintenance of an accurate and up to date asset register.
• Contribute to refurbishment, equipment replacement and capital works planning.
• Identify preventative maintenance requirements and document a schedule for same.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and corrective action according to legal requirements and documented schedule, including requirements for essential services.
• Oversee external contract agreements, as required.
• Ensure vehicles at the facility are kept clean and tidy and are serviced in accordance with the service maintenance schedule.
• Perform on-call service (where applicable) when not on duty as directed by Respect.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees' skills, as directed by Respect.

Essential:

• General maintenance and gardening skills.
• Current Drivers License.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
  

Desirable:

• Knowledge or experience in establishing and coordinating a maintenance program.
• Experience in maintenance and horticulture management.
• An accredited trade certificate relevant to the position.
• Experience in residential aged care or similar business.

• General maintenance and gardening skills.
• Current Driver's License.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Knowledge or experience in establishing and coordinating a maintenance program.
• An accredited trade certificate relevant to the position.
• Experience in residential aged care, retirement living or similar business.
  

Selection Criteria 

• The ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team and liaise effectively and professionally with residents, staff, visitors, suppliers and their representatives.
• Experience in the safe operation and maintenance of medium complexity mechanical plant.
• Experience in chemical handling and application practice.
• Understanding of quality control processes, materials and equipment cost estimating.
• Experience in landscape construction and grounds maintenance.
  

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.