Accountant

Description:

We are seeking applications from experienced Accountants for a short-term contracting engagement. You will provide comprehensive financial services and advice, including annual financial and budget reporting, policy development, reconciliations, and submission of the annual business tax return, business activity statements, payroll, and fringe benefit tax returns.
Contract Duration: 24 March to 16 June 2025
Location: DARWIN

• Proactively analyse, interpret, and report on financial results, forecasts, budgets, and performance to targets, communicating identified insights and risks with key stakeholders.
• Prepare month-end accrual journals and assist with the preparation of monthly management reports and external reporting requirements as required.
• Be responsible for the preparation, calculation, and lodgment of monthly Payroll Tax and BAS, along with Annual FBT and Taxable Payment reporting to the ATO.
• Build processes and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement ensuring compliance with accounting standards and relevant legislation.
• Participate in the provision of all internal and external reporting in a timely and accurate manner, including the completion of the Annual Report, Statement of Corporate Intent, and Quarterly Forecasting.
• Update and maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist with the development and review of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistency with Australian accounting standards.
• Provide training and support to management, staff, and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in taxation and reporting compliance and requirements in a commercial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex accounting concepts and advanced analysis skills.
• Significant experience in the preparation of complex budgets and analysis of financial reports.
• A self-starter who can manage their workload and work proactively.
• Strong verbal and writing skills enabling effective communication with senior management across the Corporation, including both operational and financial areas.
• Proven skills in the effective use of information technology, including a demonstrated skill in the use of accounting software packages and an advanced level of Excel skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in finance/accounting or business, together with Membership or eligibility for membership of a primary professional accounting body (CPA, CAANZ), are highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a corporate accounting environment is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with activity-based costing for a number of business units or profit centres.
• Previous experience in Pronto and developing Cognos reports.

If you meet the above criteria and are available for the specified contract period, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter.