Company Accountant

Description:

The Organisation
Small ASX listed group with operations in Australia and overseas.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, as Company Accountant you will work in a small team of 5, responsible for the day-to-day accounting and finance requirements for the Australian business and group consolidation.
This role has the very real potential and direct pathway to become Financial Controller in the next 1 to 2 years, so a driven and ambitious person is needed.
As Company Accountant you will ensure accuracy and integrity of financials for processing & end of year support working with the Financial Controller and external accountants.
You will provide monthly Department P&L review support and financial management support for functional / departmental leads, assisting them with identifying areas for improvement, investigating areas where necessary and highlighting concerns to management.

• Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet reports for Australia using Dynamics Business Central ERP, including month-end reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• GL journals, intercompany, recharges etc.
• Transfer Pricing
• R&D Grants
• Maintaining company’s Fixed Asset register
• Statutory Reporting
• Calculation and lodgment of quarterly BAS, FBT
• Processing of payroll and all payroll related taxation requirements with meeting strict reporting deadlines
• Work closely with stakeholders on Profit Lines, Revenue and Costs to assist them in having accurate data.
• Assisting with Budgeting and forecasting
• Support managers with understanding their Profit & Loss within Departments, driving accurate, efficient data knowledge.
• Assist in audit and year end reconciliations, liaise with external accountants as required
• Coordinate bank deposits and reconciliation, in order to report financial results on a regular basis to management, ensuring positive cash flow balances and working together with Finance manager to ensure accurate cashflow forecast.
• Regularly review and monitor finance processes to identify process improvements, and gaps in order to improve efficiency.
• Support and be backup for Accounts Payable and Receivable.

What you will need to bring to bring to be successful:

• CA/CPA
• 7+ years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Inventory Management
• Transfer pricing
• Proficiency in Dynamics ERP highly desired.
• ASX experience desired (but not essential).
• R&D Grants experience beneficial
• Experience in payroll (light touch)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with modeling skills being an advantage.
• A strong process improvement mindset to drive efficiencies and create / document robust policies & procedures.

What you'll get in return

• Convenience to work close to home in the South Eastern Suburbs - easy to access with onsite parking.
• 4 days onsite, one day at home.
• Small, friendly & collaborative working environment