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We are proud to represent some of the world's biggest, most trusted and loved content brands. In Australia and New Zealand, we bring the best of bold, British storytelling to our region through distributing content to broadcasters, our seven branded services on subscription platforms and our own local production arm, as well as other commercial partnerships such as live entertainment and licensing.\nOur Values: Audiences. Creativity. Trust. Respect. Accountability. One BBC.\nJob Purpose\nReporting to the Finance Manager, ANZ, managing the Actuals & Reporting finance function, this role will be responsible for leading the day-to-day financial control, statutory reporting and governance activities for BBC Studios' ANZ operations. You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of the ANZ financial statements and general ledger, support the monthly and year-end close, maintain robust balance sheet governance, and deliver local statutory accounts, audit and regulatory requirements. 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required, open items are cleared on a timely basis, and control processes and review disciplines support the financial integrity of the account balances across multiple entities.\nManage the day-to-day performance of the outsourced provider team supporting ANZ Finance, setting delivery timelines and quality standards, knowledge transfer, coordinating issue resolution, and driving agreed process efficiencies and workflow simplification to support accurate period-end and year-end close.\nSupport the day-to-day accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and debt collection activities within ANZ, drawing on support from the Group financial operations and Credit Control teams, and liaising with business stakeholders and external parties as required.\nSupport the ANZ payroll process in collaboration with the HR team and external payroll provider, ensuring payroll is processed in accordance with all legislative requirements and deadlines, journal and banking files are reviewed and approved, and funding is completed by the relevant payroll payment deadlines.\nSupport the A&R function to perform activities required to fulfil local statutory obligations for tax and audit filings across ANZ, inclusive of:ANZ Annual Income tax and FBT returns, together with tax accounting entries\nMonthly BAS return and manage withholding tax process across all markets\nReview payroll tax reconciliation and wages declaration for payroll statutory compliance\nWork with A&R team and external auditors to deliver on the annual audit process in ANZ\n\nPartner closely with regional and global finance teams to support consistent reporting, resolve technical issues and ensure alignment with group policies and requirements.\nImplement and monitor the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and broader governance framework across ANZ, identifying control gaps, driving agreed remediation and escalating material deficiencies to the Head of Financial Reporting and Controls, 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A&R team's ability to provide value-added finance support.\nGovernance & Continuous Improvement\nDocument reporting processes and establish best-practice reporting standards across areas of responsibility.\nChampion and reinforce Global Finance policies, accounting guidelines, procedures and financial controls and collaborate with members of the wider finance community to promote best practice and deliver continuous improvement, with an aim to maximise the impact of finance.\nStaff Management\nDevelop the outsourced finance team, including remotely located team members where applicable.\nScope & Impact\nAccountable for the day-to-day financial integrity and operational effectiveness of BBC Studios' multi-entity and multi-division ANZ operations, subject to oversight with the Finance Manager, ANZ.\nSupports the ANZ A&R accounting team and coordinates outsourced service providers.\nSupports the ANZ audit engagement and is accountable for timely resolution of audit requests and 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