Financial Accountant

Job title : Financial Accountant
Location : Melbourne
Contact name : Lucy Jones
Contact email : ljones@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1079245
Organisational Profile
My client is an Australian owned, rapidly growing, agricultural and manufacturing company. With a clear mandate for growth backed by a substantial investment commitment, this organisation is well placed to deliver impressive results in the coming years. This business will allow you to excel in your career at a speed that suits you.

The role 
Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to;
  • Assist with the coordination of year-end external audit processes, including liaising with external auditors;
  • Be involved in coaching & managing team members & their tasks
  • Analyse business requirements to recommend and/or develop procedures/processes to solve & implement management/financial accounting requirements;
  • Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly & annual close schedules and associated reports;
  • Supporting the Fixed Assets & Lease accounting team with accounting for leases 
  • Accounting for profit and loss & balance sheet accounts including preparation of monthly journals/general ledger reconciliations (including some review);
  • Preparation of equity accounting for associates & joint ventures;
  • Preparation of various investment trial balance take ups;
  • Preparation of quarterly & annual asset impairment review;
  • Provide accurate & timely monthly analysis/commentaries of results;
  • Prepare technical accounting position papers for external audit purposes
The Successful candidate 
You will be CA or CPA qualified qualified having started your career in either Chartered/Business Services organisation or you have worked your way up in a large complex business. You are hard working, ambitious and delivery oriented. You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You want to be part of a team and work within a supportive environment.

To Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lucy Jones at ljones@sharpandcarter.com.au