Overview
Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries.
Job Description
We are seeking an Interim Financial Accountant responsible for all financial operations, ensuring the financial health of the company while driving continuous process improvement, performance and efficiency.
Key Accountabilities:
* Live the Ricardo values to achieve outstanding outcomes for the organisation and customers
* Manage payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash flow and banking relationships
* Manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery and providing meaningful commentary for leadership
* Responsible for revenue recognition, manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial statements and reports are completed on time
* Sound knowledge of GST, PAYG Withholding, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax and Work Cover
* Support internal and external audits, addressing any issues raised by auditors and ensuring compliance with Australian financial regulations
* Manage and optimise the finance software and systems in place to improve reporting, financial management, and operational efficiency
* Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support the business
* Conduct variance analysis to track financial performance against budgets and forecasts
* Provide insights into key financial metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement
* Support risk management and ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory standards
Key Competencies:
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to identify issues and develop solutions
* Ability to adapt and adopt change
* Enjoy being part of a team, sharing ideas and contributing to a positive team environment
* Working in a busy, frequently changing and complex environment
* Managing and prioritising competing requests and requirements
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Business or equivalent
* 5+ years of relevant finance experience in Australia
* Experience with XERO
* Extensive experience with Excel including but not limited to Pivot tables, Xlookup, Conditional formatting, and If statements
Desirable:
* CPA/CA or studying toward
* Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and IFRS requirements