My client is a large, listed US organisation with a finance operation based in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs. 

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for:

• Maintenance, recording, reporting and reconciliations of the following in Australia and New Zealand:
• Fixed Assets
• Inventory
• All tangible and intangible assets o Asset retirement obligations
• Process additions, disposals and movements within the FA and Inventory register Assigning correct depreciation rates to FA items
• Processing depreciation and provisioning (obsolescence and aged items) as appropriate
• Calculate and process foreign exchange adjustments and communicate to Snr Accountant 
• Maintain tax depreciation register
• Perform analytical analyses of fixed, tangible and intangible assets, inventory and ARO
• Support end of year processes including preparation for the annual audit and liaise with external auditorS
• Adhoc tasks as instructed by the Finance Manager
• Work with Operations to perform quarterly fixed asset and inventory stocktakes and record variances

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and experience;

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Studies and/or Accounting is preferred but not essential
• Ideally studying towards CPA or CA ANZ qualifications
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of finance principles and financial reporting
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding accounting, finances and taxation
• Solution orientated, recommending alternatives to address and rectify difficulties or problem areas

 To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle Bower on 0473 489 543 or dbower@sharpandcarter.com.au