accounting manager responsible to - Moonee Valley Racing Club

POSITION:RESPONSIBLE TO:RESPONSIBLE FOR:ACCOUNTING MANAGERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERACCOUNTANTASSISTANT ACCOUNTANTACCOUNTS OFFICERSTOCK ADMINISTRATORINCUMBENT:JOB PURPOSE:The Accounting Manager’s primary duty is to ensure the timely and accuratecompletion of the monthly and annual accounts of Moonee Valley Racing Club and tooversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. This includesresponsibility for ensuring the Finance department is well managed and all Clubbudgets, financial operating procedures, and external compliance obligations areadhered to.The incumbent will demonstrate commitment to MVRC’s Values which are Customer-Focus, Continuous Improvement, Innovation & Learning and Financially Responsible.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting and Planning1. Facilitate sound financial planning and control by reporting accurately, and ona timely basis, the financial position of the Club.2. Provide relevant MVRC departments with appropriate Management Reportsin order to facilitate sound decision-making.3. Provide effective analysis of results for Senior Management.4. In conjunction with the CFO, ensure efficient control of the Club’s cash flowand maximise returns from excess funds within the Club’s investment policyand risk profile.5. Ensure timely completion of monthly reporting to the Club’s Finance Sub-Committee. Attend monthly Finance Sub Committee meetings and compileand distribute minutes of these meetings to attendees.

6. Assist with the monthly reporting to Senior Managers and Committee onbusiness plan deliverables using KPI’s developed and agreed by the FinanceSub Committee.7. Monitor actual trading performances against budget targets in all areas, assistManagers with interpretation of variances, and forward comments to theFinance Sub Committee as necessary.8. Liaise with the external auditor to ensure that financial procedures areconsistent with club policies and statutory accounting standards and that thequarterly gaming reviews and annual audit are completed satisfactorily9. Ensure completion of annual statutory accounts to review stage, includingcash flow statements, prior to commencement of external audit.10. Maintain accounting records to legal and Club requirements by developingand maintaining suitable systems and internal controls.11. Prepare annual operating and capital budgets and 5-year forecasts, based onthe agreed strategies of the Club.Procedural12. Assume all responsibilities of Great Plains ‘Super User’ role13. Ensure external compliance obligations for GST and FBT are met accuratelyand within required timeframes.People Management14. Ensure the efficient & effective performance of the Club’s Finance departmentby implementing staff training & development plans for all staff under this areaof control.15. Work closely with other members of the Finance team to enable completion ofeach other’s job tasks in the event of any leave. Ensure that this leavecoverage of job tasks extends to all subordinate staff.16. Ensure effective communication within the Finance team to ensure that alltasks are completed as efficiently as possible with the appropriate levels ofsupervision and direction.17. Responsible for the implementation and management of the Club's OH & SPolicy, for the safety and health of staff reporting to or supervised by thisposition and their compliance with the OH & S procedures (refer to OH & Smanual)18. Other tasks from time to time as determined by the CFO

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS REQUIRED:(To effectively perform in the role the position holder must have the following skills,experience, qualifications):• Recognised accountancy qualification, with CPA or CA professionalmembership• At least 8 years experience in a senior financial role• Experience in managing and leading a team in a financial management field• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with projectmanagement capabilities• Strong understanding of internal control and business process designconcepts• High–end IT skillsKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)1. Timely and accurate completion of monthly accounts in accordance withFinance Timetable.2. Annual accounts audit file completed in accordance with quality and timingrequirements of external auditors3. Annual statutory accounts completed to the satisfaction of external auditorsand CFO, within required timeframes4. Coordinate quarterly review of Balance Sheet reconciliation file in accordancewith Finance Timetable.5. Management reports:• Distributed by the Working Day 10 of the following month• Format of reporting package reviewed regularly with CFO and seniormanagement team to ensure ongoing satisfaction.6. Completion, approval and upload of annual operating and capital budget inaccordance with Budget Timetable7. Coordination of external audit process:• Completion of annual external audit with no major, and minimal minor,controllable audit review items.8. All staff supervised by this position are aware of the OH & S Policy and followthe appropriate procedures in the completion of tasks associated with theirroleI confirm I have been provided with an up to date copy of my position description.Accounting ManagerDate/ /Bruce ClarkeChief Financial OfficerDate/ /