Finance Manager

About Verona Capital

Verona Capital is a Cottesloe based family office. We invest globally across asset classes — venture capital, public equities and private equity — and build long-term partnerships with founders, entrepreneurs and investment managers who share our values of honesty and integrity.

The opportunity

As Finance Manager you will be a key member of a small, high-calibre finance team responsible for the accounting, reporting and tax compliance functions of the group. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will take hands-on ownership of day-to-day accounting across companies, trusts and self-managed superannuation funds. Specifically, you will manage the month-end reporting, activity statements, year-end financial statements and tax compliance processes. You will also be a key contact point for external tax, audit and superannuation advisors.

Few roles in Perth offer this breadth across accounting, tax, superannuation and investment operations, or this proximity to a diverse, actively managed global investment portfolio.

What you’ll do

• Prepare month-end management accounts, and support consolidated group reporting across investments.

• Prepare special purpose financial statements and year-end workpapers, liaise with external auditors.

• Perform broker statement reconciliations, portfolio/NAV reporting, investment entity accounting.

• Prepare year-end tax workpapers and information requests for external tax and superannuation advisors.

• Drive improvements in financial controls and implement process automation and systems improvement across Finance.

• Assist with cash flow monitoring and forecasting across the group.

• Support annual trust distribution processes and SMSF administration and compliance.

About you

• CA or CPA with a relevant tertiary degree.

• Approximately 5–8 years in business services, tax advisory or investment accounting roles.

• Exposure to family office, private capital or funds management highly regarded.

• Sound understanding of Australian tax compliance (income tax and GST); exposure to trusts, Division 7A and SMSFs highly regarded.

• Meticulous attention to detail, absolute discretion, and a proactive, hands-on approach.

What we offer

• Genuine flexibility — Would consider part-time for the right talent.  Also open to phased return to work, school-friendly hours and hybrid working.

• $135,000 – $160,000 + superannuation, negotiable based on experience.

• Long-term career development in investment management. Working closely with the CFO and leadership team.

• A stimulating, varied role in a close-knit, values-driven team.

• Cottesloe based, close to public transport and plenty of free parking.

Applications close Friday 28 August. Applications are reviewed as received and we may appoint prior to the closing date.

The recruitment process will include a national police clearance.