Financial Accountant

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for a broad range of financial accounting duties, including financial reporting, preparation and maintenance of general ledger, month-end and year-end closing, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls and compliance, Taxation, and supporting the business team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Finance Manager in overseeing the finance activities of the ANZ business.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including payroll, expenses, accruals, prepayments, consolidation eliminations and one-off large transactions, ensuring accurate and timely month-end reporting.
• Prepare monthly P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare and maintain monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.
• Conduct thorough reviews and reconciliations of intercompany transactions.
• Manage Accounts Payable activities, including oversight of China Shared Services.
• Manage Accounts Receivable activities and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances and queries.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts by gathering, analysing and consolidating financial data from various departments.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as required and participating in finance-related projects
• Prepare and upload monthly payroll tax returns.
• Prepare and submit monthly tax information to Fluke Corporate Tax.
• Prepare and submit quarterly ABS returns.
• Prepare and lodge GST/BAS and FBT returns and lodgements and assist with tax audits and preparation of tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and company policies. 
• Take a lead role in year-end financial statement audits, ensuring audit support is accurate, complete and provided to external auditors in a timely manner. 
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, SOX regulations and company policies by monitoring and enforcing internal controls and procedures

   REQUIREMENTS: 

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• 5+ years commercial experience in Financial Accountant roles demonstrating great progression
• Continuous improvement mindset – a willingness to embrace change and evolve
• Strong understanding of Australian Taxation and various accounting standards
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Familiar with ERP system, Oracle knowledge is a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Show an ability to take the initiative and problem solve
• Energetic and self-motivated