Finance Supervisor

Finance Supervisor

Troocoo is seeking a Finance Supervisor for a full-time, onsite position in Townsville.

About the Port of Townsville The Port of Townsville Limited has been instrumental in shaping Townsville and North Queensland for 160 years. It is Australia's leading port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar, and fertiliser. Furthermore, it handles more motor vehicles and containerised goods than any other port in Northern Australia. The goods processed at the port are vital for the well-being of over 800,000 people across a broad catchment area, extending from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to Mount Isa. Annually, the port facilitates the movement of over 8 million tonnes of goods, valued at more than $10 billion. Linking more than 30 commodities to 130 ports in 44 countries, it stands as one of Australia's most diverse ports. The Port of Townsville also serves as a strategic forward mounting location for Australia's Defence capabilities and is an important tourism enabler with its modern cruise ship terminal.

About the Role Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Finance Supervisor will manage the daily operations of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. This role involves leading a small team, ensuring adherence to legislation and enterprise agreements, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to uphold financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Payroll and Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and legislative compliance.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and support the Accounts Receivable and Payroll team.
• Review Payroll processing, employee entitlements, deductions, and benefits in collaboration with People & Culture.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable ageing reports, manage overdue accounts, and enforce credit policies.
• Resolve discrepancies and respond to internal and external stakeholder enquiries.
• Develop, implement, and improve financial procedures and internal controls to streamline Payroll and Accounts Receivables workflows.
• Prepare regular financial reports, including Payroll summaries and Accounts Receivable reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Partner with Operations regarding customer invoicing and related queries.

About You You are a confident and collaborative finance professional with a history of leading finance functions. You possess strong analytical skills, a solutions-focused approach, and the ability to foster productive working relationships across the organisation. You are motivated by process improvement, with a commitment to compliance, accuracy, and service delivery.

You will bring

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce.
• Proven experience overseeing Payroll and/or Accounts Receivable functions.
• Sound knowledge of relevant financial legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated people leadership, including coaching and development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• The capacity to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience improving financial processes and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using ERP systems such as TechnologyOne, Oracle, or similar.
• The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.

How to Apply For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact James Wilson on 04•• ••• 089 or jam•••••••••@troocoo.com.