Senior Company Secretary, West Coast

Automic Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Diverse client exposure

Collaborative team

Job summary

Automic Group is Australia’s market leader in technology-driven investor administration, offering hybrid Perth-based senior advisory role combining company secretarial and CFO responsibilities. You will manage a portfolio of West Coast clients, advise boards on governance and financial matters, and mentor junior colleagues.

You will work with a team of ~15 in Perth, collaborating with specialists across Automic to deliver services and strengthen governance practices in a technology-driven,

Qualifications

• Extensive company secretarial experience with ASX-listed entities.
• Proven ability to advise boards and senior executives on governance and financial matters.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and driving governance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage company secretarial, governance and CFO advisory for a client portfolio.
• Coordinate board/committee meetings, agendas, papers and minutes.
• Oversee ASIC/ASX filings and statutory obligations.
• Deliver CFO services including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow oversight.
• Support corporate transactions and advise on governance/financial implications.
• Lead training and professional development within the team.

Skills

Governance experience

Board advisory

Stakeholder relations

Leadership/mentoring

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Governance, law or accounting degree

Tools

ASX/ASIC knowledge

Job description

Automic Group is Australia’s market leader in technology-driven investor administration. Combining proprietary cloud-native technology with expert service, we simplify investor administration and governance for companies and funds. We provide registry, employee share plan, IR analytics and fund administration services for more than 1,400 ASX-listed and unlisted organisations.

Our culture is collaborative, inclusive and purpose driven. Our mission is to connect companies and funds to their investors through technology, service and trust, guided by our values of One Automic, Go Beyond, Empowered and Accountable.

About the role

Bring your company secretarial and CFO experience to a senior advisory role within Automic’s established Perth team.

Combining company secretarial and CFO responsibilities, you will manage a portfolio of West Coast clients, including ASX-listed entities. You will advise boards and senior executives on governance, compliance, financial and accounting matters, building trusted relationships and helping clients navigate complex decisions.

Alongside your client responsibilities, you will help develop junior team members, strengthen governance practices and improve how we deliver our services. You will work with a team of approximately 15 in Perth and have access to specialists across Automic, providing opportunities to collaborate and share expertise.

This Perth based role offers hybrid working, with a minimum three days per week in the office.

What you will do

Manage company secretarial, corporate governance and CFO Advisory requirements for a portfolio of clients, providing practical advice to boards and senior executives.

Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions.

Oversee ASIC and ASX filings, statutory obligations and disclosure requirements.

Deliver CFO services, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow oversight, working with client finance teams, auditors and advisers.

Support corporate transactions and advise on their governance and financial implications.

Lead and contribute to team training, mentor colleagues and support their professional development.

Drive improvements to governance policies, processes and technology, including opportunities for automation.

Build strong client and professional relationships, identify opportunities to support clients across Automic’s services and contribute to industry engagement.

What you will bring

Extensive company secretarial experience supporting ASX-listed entities, together with practical experience delivering CFO responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, ASIC requirements and financial reporting obligations.

Strong accounting experience including working with ASX listed entities.

Experience advising boards and senior executives on complex governance, compliance and financial matters.

The ability to prepare clear board materials and explain technical matters in practical terms.

Experience mentoring colleagues, delivering training and improving governance processes.

Sound judgement, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to managing competing client deadlines.

Relevant accounting, finance, law or governance qualifications. CA or CPA qualifications and governance qualifications or GIA membership are highly regarded.

Experience in professional services or outsourced advisory is desirable.

You will have the variety and responsibility of senior client work, supported by an established team and specialists across the wider business. We work together to plan workloads, share knowledge and support each other through busy periods.

We offer

• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Professional development and opportunities to grow your career.
• Varied client work and exposure to complex governance and financial matters.
• A collaborative team within a growing, technology-driven organisation.