• Leading Industry Fund - recognised as a LinkedIn top 5 place to work
• Great opportunity to contribute in managing financial crime risks and regulatory compliance obligations
• Melbourne or Sydney Located 
• Hybrid Working - Blend of Office and  Home 

About Us

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $75 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

About the Job

This role will contribute to managing financial crime risks and regulatory compliance obligations at Rest. It includes triaging, investigate and resolving any unusual behaviour relating to financial crime matters including Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF), Sanctions, Fraud, Scams, Bribery and Corruption. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Investigate, resolve and respond to financial crime escalations received from the fund administrator or from within Rest (i.e. Transaction Monitoring, Name Screening and Unusual Activity reports);
• Gather and record required evidence to support reasonable grounds for suspicion of a financial crime (i.e., money laundering/ terrorism financing activities or organised crime) and articulate key recommendations;
• Escalate potential regulatory reporting matters and potential breaches (as required) to the AML/CTF compliance officer;
• Manage financial crime enquiries and escalations;
• Identify, manage and deliver continuous improvement opportunities, including policies and procedures;
• Deliver key financial crime processes in line with service, quality and compliance expectations.
• Maintain a current understanding of predicate crimes, money laundering and terrorist financing typologies, including changes to legislation and regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends;
• Facilitate financial crime training and awareness, and
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships both internal and external;

About the role:

This critical position within Ignition's core FinOps team empowers the business to make informed decisions through precise financial data, ensuring robust financial integrity across all departments. It offers an excellent opportunity for those eager to propel their careers in a dynamic, fast-growing, and culture-driven technology startup.

What your day to day will look like:

Finance 

• Month-End Close: Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Balance Sheet Reviews: Conduct thorough monthly balance sheet reviews and provide final approval.
• Audit Management: Coordinate the external audit and financial statement preparation process, working closely with auditors and advisors. Continuously seek to identify additional requirements and engage auditors proactively.
• Control Implementation: Champion the implementation of recommended control and reporting enhancements.
• Policy Development: Design and enforce financial policies and procedures; train business stakeholders and finance team members on best practices.
• Process Oversight: Oversee and assist accounts receivable, accounts payable, delegation, and procurement processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Grants and Incentives: Manage the review and application process for available grants and incentives.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support budgeting and forecasting activities, providing key insights and analysis.
• Variance Analysis: Perform variance analysis to identify financial discrepancies and provide actionable insights to management.
• Consolidated Financial Statements: Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements.

Tax & Compliance

• Tax and Compliance Oversight: Oversee the tax and compliance obligations of all entities, collaborating with local outsourced accounting providers.
• Transfer Pricing: Assist with the implementation and ongoing review of transfer pricing policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Compliance Calendar Maintenance: Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar for all jurisdictions, ensuring timely regulatory and tax filings.
• Tax Filing Approvals: Review and approve annual, quarterly, and monthly tax filings.
• Ad Hoc Reporting: Manage ad hoc reporting requirements for investors and venture capital partners, including audits and tax reports.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Tax Return Preparation: Assist in preparing and filing tax returns, keeping abreast of changes in tax laws.
• Continuous Tax Review: Assist with the continuous review and maintenance of tax records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to facilitate smooth audits.
• Compliance Submissions: Manage compliance submissions such as 1099 forms, ensuring timely and accurate filing.

Treasury 

• Debt and Banking Reporting: Manage debt covenant reporting and other banking-related reporting requirements.
• Funding Monitoring: Monitor and ensure the funding needs of each entity are met, facilitating additional funding where necessary.
• Daily Banking Oversight: Oversee daily business banking, treasury operations, and foreign exchange management, including forecasting.
• Banking Authority: Review and ensure appropriate delegatory authority for banking facilities.
• Facility Evaluation: Evaluate banking and foreign exchange facilities to ensure they meet the company's needs.
• Cash Flow Management: Assist in managing cash flow and ensuring liquidity for operational needs.
• Banking Relationships: Maintain and manage relationships with banking partners.
• Foreign Exchange Transactions: Support the execution of foreign exchange transactions.
• Investment Analysis: Assist with investment analysis and decision-making.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare and present cash flow forecasts and related financial reports.
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