Job Description
Accountant
* Looking for a different challenge as Accountant whereby you can utilise your skills?
* Permanent Full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefits
* Location: Sydney, Australia
* Hybrid, work from home and office environment, with a dedicated and welcoming team
* Join a growing, yet already successful market
* Upskill and growth in an area you’re passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged
* Join a trusted Global leading organisation
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accountant to join our ANZ Accounting team to execute critical finance functions and drive process automation and simplification initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general accounting functions, business support and forecasting and tax compliance.
Experience and proficiency in PowerBi and automation tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps is a critical requirement for this role.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
General Accounting Functions:
* Monthly financial reporting and trend analysis
* External Reporting and Data analytics
* Reconciliations of General Ledger and key systems
* Automation and simplification of tasks and functions
Financial Business Support:
* Budget, forecast, and analyse divisional expenses and Working capital
* Provide general business, accounting and internal control support for business partners
* Credit and overdue / delinquent debt management
Taxation Compliance:
* Tax compliance activities including GST, FBT, Withholding Tax, Income tax etc
* Quarterly Income tax calculations and reporting
* Automation and simplification of tasks and functions
* Enhance governance and controls of accounting and tax functions
Other Activities
* Collaborate with colleagues to support and enable the organisation to meet its goals and objectives
* Complete all MyLearning training by the due date
* Perform other activities or adhoc projects assigned from time to time
What You Must have
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or studying towards completion)
* Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA) is preferred
* Proven experience in tax compliance, business forecasting, and general accounting functions
* Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBi and automation tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Willingness to grow and develop functional and leadership skills
What You Can Expect
* Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global leading organisation
* Exposure to upskill and develop in your role
* Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
* Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
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Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
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Job Posting End Date:
11/21/2024
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Requisition ID:R318419