Accounts payable specialists form a critical part of a company’s financial operations in reviewing, processing, verifying and reconciling all expenditures and payments for an organisation. They help maintain strong vendor relationships while safeguarding the company’s financial health.
Accounts Receivable Officer of the Year
Accounts receivable officers play an important role in supporting the cash flow of an organisation by maintaining a billing system, processing payments regularly, ensuring payments are made within agreed terms and reconciling debtor accounts.
CFO of the Year - Large Firm (over 200 people employees)
CFOs play an increasingly critical role in organisations in driving the performance and the future direction of organisations. Alongside their more traditional role in managing the finance function of the organisation, CFOs play a role in leading major investment and financing decisions, exploring value creation opportunities and managing risks associated with cash, capital, resources, compliance, ESG and strategy.
This award considers the strategies, actions and methodologies of the CFO in driving the financial performance and strategic plans of the organisation.
CFO of the Year - Small Firm (fewer than 200 employees)
CFOs play an increasingly critical role in organisations in driving the performance and future direction of organisations. Alongside their more traditional role in managing the finance
function of the organisation, CFOs play a role in leading major investment and financing decisions, exploring value creation opportunities and managing risks associated with cash, capital, resources, compliance, ESG and strategy.
This award considers the strategies, actions and methodologies of the CFO in driving the financial performance and strategic plans of the organisation.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Agribusiness
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. They are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the agribusiness corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes all in-house accountants who work in all types of Australian agribusiness organisations. This includes, but is not limited to, organisations that manufacture, distribute or sell land, livestock, dairy, grains, chemicals and wool.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Construction, Infrastructure and/or Real Estate
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises accounting professionals working for construction, infrastructure and real estate businesses who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants who work in all types of construction and real estate organisations, including residential and non-residential construction companies, residential and non-residential contractor companies, commercial and residential real estate agencies, and franchised or independent real estate agencies.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Education
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants who work for all types of education organisations and institutions, including education providers, schools, universities and early childhood centres.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Financial Services
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the financial services corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants who work in all types of Australian-operated organisations, including but not limited to the global and national businesses, regulators, regional financial institutions and mutual banks.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Healthcare
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the healthcare corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants working in all types of healthcare organisations, including medical centres, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotech organisations and wellbeing organisations.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Industrial, Materials and Manufacturing
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the industrial, materials and manufacturing corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants who work in all types of manufacturing organisations. This also includes importers and wholesale suppliers in the industrial, materials and manufacturing industries.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Mining, Oil and Gas
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the mining, oil and gas corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
This category is open to accountants working as part of in-house finance teams of all types of mining, oil and gas organisations, as well as accountants working for firms that provide outsourced finance function services to mining, oil and gas organisations.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Not-For-Profit
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the not-for-profit corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
This category is open to accountants working as part of in-house finance teams of all types of not-for-profit organisations, as well as accountants working for firms that provide outsourced finance function services to not-for-profit organisations.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Professional services
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the professional services corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
This category is open to accountants working as part of in-house finance teams within organisations operating in the professional services space.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Retail
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the retail corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants who work in all types of retail businesses, including wholesale, direct-to-consumer and consumer businesses.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Sports and Entertainment
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the sports and entertainment corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants who work in all types of sports and entertainment organisations.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Technology
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the technology corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants who work in all types of technology organisations.
Corporate Accountant of the Year - Tourism, Hospitality and Food Services
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the tourism, hospitality and food services corporate accountant who went beyond the basics of management to keep their business’s compliance and financial targets on track, while remaining true to the needs and expectations of its people and leaders.
This award considers the strategies and management techniques used by the corporate accountant in delivering on their financial roles within the bounds of a company’s culture and performance targets.
It includes in-house accountants who work in all types of travel, tourism and hospitality organisations, including airlines, hotels, tour operators, tourist attractions and experiences, travel agencies and booking services.
ESG Accounting Specialist of the Year
ESG specialists are becoming increasingly vital to organisations as the requirements around the reporting of emissions and other environmental, social and governance factors continue to grow. Accountants who specialise in this area use their technical knowledge and skills to accurately assess the impact of an organisation's business activities on the environment and help them build a sustainability roadmap.
Financial Analyst of the Year
Financial analysts play a vital role in analysing financial data and monitoring movements in the market to identify trends, forecast future revenue and expenditure and help determine budgets for upcoming projects. The insights they provide to businesses are critical in driving smart business decisions and managing risk.
This award recognises the analyst who has provided valuable contributions through their financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and initiatives.
Financial Controller of the Year
Financial controllers are an invaluable asset to organisations, overseeing critical aspects of an organisation’s financial management, including its financial data, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. They provide critical guidance to the management team on all financial matters.
The award recognises the controller who has demonstrated excellence in managing the organisation's finance department and who has actively supported the business's strategic plans.
Financial Manager of the Year
Financial managers oversee the financial health of an organisation and help it to achieve sustainable growth by monitoring financial performance, implementing financial strategies and managing investments.
This award recognises the financial manager who has maximised the value of their organisation’s investments and resources through their financial reporting, their analysis of financial data and market trends, the development of financial plans and budgets and making strategic investment decisions.
Internal Company Auditor of the Year
Internal auditors ensure that organisations remain fully compliant with accounting standards and regulations by examining finances and reports and communicating issues with relevant departments.
This award recognises the internal auditor who has used their skills and knowledge to identify and resolve compliance issues and ensure the organisation has effective financial controls in place.
Management Accountant of the Year
A management accountant plays a crucial role in analysing financial information in order to measure performance, provide budgeting and forecasting and help ensure the future growth and profitability of the organisation. Leaders in the business rely on their analysis and guidance to make important strategic plans and commercial decisions.
The award recognises the management accountant who has demonstrated quality leadership and provided meaningful insights to help the organisation achieve its strategic goals and plans.
Payroll Officer of the Year
Payroll officers play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation’s employees are paid accurately and on time. Smooth and accurate payroll processes are important for maintaining good morale among employees and ensuring the organisation meets its compliance obligations.
This award recognises the payroll officer who has accurately and efficiently managed payroll processes to support the financial success and reputation of the organisation.
Tax Accountant of the Year
Tax accountants are crucial to ensuring smooth financial operations and compliance within an organisation. They use their comprehensive knowledge of taxation regulations to ensure the organisation stays compliant with its tax obligations while also undertaking strategic tax planning to minimise the organisation's tax burden.
This award recognises the tax accountant who has contributed to their organisation's financial success through effective tax planning strategies and efficiently managing the organisation's tax compliance.
Finance Team of the Year - Agribusiness
Finance teams work hard to ensure an organisation's financial resources, compliance and risks are managed effectively. They are vital to the efficient functioning of the organisation.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes all in-house finance teams working for agribusiness organisations. This includes, but is not limited to, organisations that manufacture, distribute or sell land, livestock, dairy, grains, chemicals and wool.
Finance Team of the Year - Construction, Infrastructure and/or Real Estate
Finance teams work hard to ensure an organisation's financial resources, compliance and risks are managed effectively. They are vital to the efficient functioning of the organisation.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and
financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes in-house finance teams that work for construction and real estate organisations, including residential and non-residential construction companies, residential and nonresidential contractor companies, commercial and residential real estate agencies, and franchised or independent real estate agencies.
Finance Team of the Year - Education
Finance teams work hard to ensure an organisation's financial resources, compliance and risks are managed effectively. They are vital to the efficient functioning of the organisation.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes in-house finance teams within all types of education organisations and institutions, including education providers, schools, universities and early childhood centres.
Finance Team of the Year - Financial Services
Finance teams work hard to ensure an organisation's financial resources, compliance and risks are managed effectively. They are vital to the efficient functioning of the organisation.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes in-house accountants who work in all types of financial services organisations operating in Australia, including but not limited to global and national businesses, regulators, regional financial institutions and mutual banks.
Finance Team of the Year - Healthcare
Finance teams work hard to ensure an organisation's financial resources, compliance and risks are managed effectively. They are vital to the efficient functioning of the organisation.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes in-house finance teams working in all types of healthcare organisations, including medical centres, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotech organisations and wellbeing organisations.
Finance Team of the Year - Industrial, Materials and Manufacturing
Finance teams work hard to ensure an organisation's financial resources, compliance and risks are managed effectively. They are vital to the efficient functioning of the organisation.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes in-house finance teams who work in all types of manufacturing organisations. This also includes importers and wholesale suppliers in the industrial, materials and manufacturing industries.
Finance Team of the Year - Mining, Oil and Gas
Finance teams work hard to ensure an organisation's financial resources, compliance and risks are managed effectively. They are vital to the efficient functioning of the organisation.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
This category is open to finance teams working in any type of mining, oil and gas organisations.
Finance Team of the Year - Not-For-Profit
Finance teams work hard to ensure an organisation's financial resources, compliance and risks are managed effectively. They are vital to the efficient functioning of the organisation.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
This category is open to in-house finance teams working within any not-for-profit organisation.
Finance Team of the Year - Professional services
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
This category is open to in-house finance teams working within organisations that operate in the professional services space.
Finance Team of the Year - Retail
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes in-house finance teams working within any retail business, including both wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses.
Finance Team of the Year - Sports and Entertainment
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes finance teams that work in any type of sports and entertainment organisation.
Finance Team of the Year - Technology
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes finance teams that work in any type of technology organisation.
Finance Team of the Year - Tourism, Hospitality and Food Services
Corporate accountants are vital to ensuring an organisation’s compliance, budgeting and business forecasting. Corporate accountants are among the most trusted business personnel and are vital to efficient functioning.
This award recognises the finance team that worked effectively as a team to provide valuable strategic insight and guidance to the organisation while also keeping the compliance and financial targets of the business on track. It considers how the team collaborated as a whole to achieve important goals and meet the needs of the business.
It includes finance teams who work in all types of travel, tourism and hospitality organisations, including airlines, hotels, tour operators, tourist attractions and experiences, travel agencies and booking services.
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