MAJOR AREA OF RESPONSIBILTY
Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Control – Australia, the Manager of Accounting – Australia will supervise the day-to-day finance, accounting and ERP systems operations of the company and provide administrative support to the company staff. Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner for month end reporting. The position will also work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and Accountants.
TASKS/DUTIES
Financial Management
* Determine and oversee the communication of monthly cut-off schedules to respective branches
* Review Month End Journals, Accruals and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
* Review the Company's internal consolidation entries
* Review and analysis of monthly Inventory and KPI reporting pack
* Provide explanations and respond to enquiries with solutions regarding financial statements to managers and operations teams
* Develop and deliver financial training to non-financial managers
* Review maintenance and reconciliation of Fixed Asset Register, and monthly depreciation and amortization journal entries
* Review updates and reconciliations of IFRS16 schedule
* Review Hire Purchase Loan reconciliations
* Review monthly salesman commission accruals according to salesman commission policy
* Authorise daily and weekly payments including creditor payments as required
* Review the preparation of annual operational and capital budgets
* In conjunction with Director of Financial Reporting & Control and GM's review and analyse operating results against budgets
* Provide assistance and support to Director of Financial Reporting & Control as and when required
IT Systems
* Support as required with the administration of the accounting system
* Analysis of data from IT system via report writing and Microsoft excel
Staff management & Administration
* Provide administrative support to the Finance and Operations teams
* Create environment which encourages a productive and friendly workplace and one that supports ideas for business improvement
* Ensure work standards are adhered to by all staff and complete staff reviews
Compliance & Governance
* Lead the Annual Audit requirements to meet company and regulatory requirements
* Complete the audited annual IFRS Financial Statements
* Coordinate and file income tax returns and FBT return and payments, accurately, and on time
* Provide education and support for FBT record keeping and training for the company from end to end
* Review the monthly Reconciliation & Payment of Payroll Tax
* Review the annual Reconciliation of Payroll Tax and Workcover
* Review and lodgement of Monthly BAS' including quarterly FBT and monthly Income tax instalments
* Co-ordinate & Audit Internal Controls compliance
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum of 4-6 years' experience within a similar role
* Current CA or CPA qualification
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
* Extensive experience using Excel and other accounting software
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills are essential.
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