Overview
We are an established & rapidly growing FMCG company specializing in the importing and distribution of Asian food products to all major retailers in the Australian & NZ markets. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, proactive, and self-motivated Assistant Accountant (12 Months Fixed Term) to join this leading company in Asian food products, located in Sydney West.
This role will be reporting to the Finance Manager. You will also help be part of the team's efforts to drive change, improve processes, and increase efficiency. Knowledge of Dynamics 365 will be preferred. This position will be a 12 months contracted role, with possibility to extend or convert to permanent position.
Position
Position Profile: As a critical finance team member, you will support all facets of the company’s accounting activities, including month-end and year-end financial reporting, statutory compliance, auditing, and management of the accounting system. You will also be responsible for preparing inventory costing.
Responsibilities
- Accounts handling mainly on receivable and on payable if required
- General ledger accounting entries
- Month-end and accruals processing
- Preparation of credit notes/debit notes
- Preparation of bank reconciliations
- Assessing credit risks and credit control according to the profile of the customers
- Closely monitor customers’ collections and provide weekly cash receipt projection
- Ensure all outstanding payments are collected and reconciled on time and highlight customers with high risks of default
- Regular review of customers’ credit limit & outstanding payments with the sales department and report it to different stakeholders
- Preparation of periodic AR/AP aging reports, ad hoc analysis reports, monthly statements, and year-end reports
- Co-operate and work well with finance and colleagues of other departments
- Follow and carry out company policies and protocols as instructed strictly
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of accounting concepts
- Excel skills are expected
- Strong communication skills in verbal & written English (Mandarin or Cantonese speaker an advantage)
- Team player and able to work independently
- Must have 2 to 3 years of local AU experience
- Diploma or tertiary qualified in accounting
- 12 Months Fixed Term contract on site
What’s On Offer
Exciting projects in the near future and a team-orientated work workplace.
On-site parking is available in a prime Western Sydney location.
All qualified applicants, please apply online. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Assistant Accountant (Chinese Speaking) - 12 Months Fixed Term
🏢 Ettason
📍 City of Sydney