A well-established organisation is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their finance team at their Melbourne-based support centre. This role reports to the Financial Accounting Manager and plays a key part in delivering accurate monthly financial reports and statements that support strategic decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Assist in the preparation and lodgment of various tax obligations including:
- Yearly FBT submissions and information gathering
- Monthly BAS preparation and control checks
- Bi-monthly NZ GST lodgements
- TPAR and other statutory lodgements
- Support the preparation of income tax returns
- Oversee intercompany AR/AP transactions and reconciliation
- Coordinate with international counterparts for monthly statements and settlements
- Process FX adjustments and prepare intercompany reporting for group consolidation
- Investigate and resolve HFM balance variances
- Complete month-end activities including accruals and adjustments
- Ensure accuracy of support function cost allocations and reporting
- Maintain lease accounting in line with IFRS16
- Reconcile lease data and ensure accurate journal entries
- Post payroll journals and reconcile related accounts
- Manage Workers’ Compensation payment processing and reporting
- Support the Financial Accounting Manager with offshore team coordination, audits, and ad hoc projects
- Assist in preparing annual financial information for external audits
- Contribute to interim and year-end audit processes
- Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate balance sheet account integrity
- Degree in Accounting
- Progress toward CA/CPA qualification (preferred)
- 5+ years of relevant experience in financial accounting
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and income tax legislation
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (desirable)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and prioritisation abilities