Job Description

Accountant

Looking for a different challenge as Accountant whereby you can utilise your skills?Permanent Full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefitsLocation: Sydney, AustraliaHybrid, work from home and office environment, with a dedicated and welcoming teamJoin a growing, yet already successful marketUpskill and growth in an area you’re passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouragedJoin 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 analysisExternal Reporting and Data analyticsReconciliations of General Ledger and key systemsAutomation and simplification of tasks and functions

Financial Business Support:

Budget, forecast, and analyse divisional expenses and Working capitalProvide general business, accounting and internal control support for business partnersCredit and overdue / delinquent debt management 

Taxation Compliance:

Tax compliance activities including GST, FBT, Withholding Tax, Income tax etcQuarterly Income tax calculations and reportingAutomation and simplification of tasks and functionsEnhance governance and controls of accounting and tax functions

Other Activities

Collaborate with colleagues to support and enable the  organisation to meet its goals and objectivesComplete all MyLearning training by the due datePerform 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 preferredProven experience in tax compliance, business forecasting, and general accounting functionsProficiency in Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBi and automation tools such as Power Automate and Power AppsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWillingness 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 organisationExposure to upskill and develop in your roleFlexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsetsJoining 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:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

01/17/2025

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Requisition ID:R318419