Mortgage House Capital Pty Ltd is the administrative company within the Mortgage House Group for a number of mortgage origination companies. Mortgage House is an independent privately owned award winning finance group with over 35 years’ experience of providing exceptional levels of service to our valued customers. We have a service philosophy that enables a broad range of customers to have access to quality home loan and financial products. We are a performance driven organisation transforming the way we work to serve our customers and embrace people who are just as dedicated and passionate about their career.
Mortgage House is an active participant in the Securitisation (RMBS) market.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a critical role within the Finance team, with overarching responsibility for financial control and monitoring across the Group. The role involves managing key operational activities and monthly reporting, ensuring accuracy through regular reconciliations, and establishing robust financial controls and procedures to support effective governance and compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and mentor a small finance team to deliver critical finance functions while maintaining strong financial controls.
- Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
- Oversee cash flow management to ensure the business maintains sufficient liquidity.
- Take ownership of the general ledger’s integrity, including timely completion and accuracy of reconciliations.
- Review monthly management reporting for warehouses and RMBS vehicles.
- Support the preparation and review of broader monthly management reports.
- Assist in managing Income Tax, PAYG, FBT, and GST returns, coordinating closely with external tax agents.
- Ensure timely completion and lodgement of regulatory filings with ASIC and APRA.
- Support the annual financial statements preparation process and liaise with external auditors on financial matters.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for financial control advice and technical expertise, contributing to the development of policies and procedures.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance existing processes by exploring innovative and technological improvements to drive efficiency.
- Participate actively in finance projects aimed at improving financial reporting capabilities.
- Ensure the accuracy, reconciliation, and integrity of accounting entries within MYOB.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance role within the financial services sector or a similar environment.
- Strong understanding of financial control, reporting, and accounting principles and best practices.
- Extensive experience with accounting systems and financial processes.
- Proficient in general accounting tasks, including financial statement preparation.
- Expertise in electronic account reconciliations, particularly bank reconciliations.
- Hands-on experience with MYOB accounting software.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or CA qualification with at least 2 years post-qualification experience preferred.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
- Resilient and adaptable with a positive attitude towards change.
- Proactive and driven, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
- Willingness to support broader team objectives beyond core responsibilities.
- Collaborative team player who works effectively with the immediate team and across departments within Mortgage House.
