Studio Controller Business Analyst

Position Description

• Responsible for accurate accounting of the projects on an accurate and real time basis. Work closely with the Design Directors & Local Management to analyse historical results and produce reports, budget & forecast results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Commerce, Finance or Accounting

• Minimum 3 years experience in Finance & Accounting

• Minimum 3 years experience in Finance/Business Analysis and/or Project Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced use of accounting software systems - Xero/Spotlight

• Knowledge of Accounting & Revenue Recognition principles 

• Google Sheets, Google Suite, WorkFlowMax

• Strong experience of invoicing & collection matters

• Open minded, big picture thinking, able to explain financial processes to non financial people

• Good written and spoken English skills

RELATED TASK

C Project Management

• Revenue allocation and actual Profit & Loss for individual projects

• Liaise with Design Directors and Project Managers

• Ensure the work completed is formalized (Phase completion record)

Q Quality

• To ensure that the Quality Management System is implemented and maintained and to evaluate where continual improvement can be made

Y Financial

• Coordinate and review projects Invoicing and payment issues with Design Directors, Clients and Subcontractors

• Prepare Projects P&L by closing revenue recognition, accrued and deferred revenue within 3 working days. Ensure revenue recognition is in line with accounting standards and group guidelines. 

• Prepare Cash Flow Projections Monthly out for 12 months

• Prepare Billing and Accounts Receivable report based on Accounting data and hold weekly meeting (Weekly,Monthly)

• Reconcile Billing schedule with the Account (Weekly, Monthly)

• Support internal customers in improving the financial performance of the business

• Prepare monthly reports and prepare commentary as to deviations and metrics and actions the business is doing to bring the business into line with forecasts

• Work with peers to ensure consistent approaches and streamlined processes where possible are used

• Ensure group policies and procedures are followed

• Perform other tasks as assigned by direct supervisor

• Adhoc requests