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LHH
Accountant
Posted: 30 July
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Assistant Accountant - 12-month Maternity Leaver Cover

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Assistant Accountant – Australia and New Zealand – 12-month maternity leave cover

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Accountant is to record accurate transactions in the accounting systems and assist in the month-end processes. To provide reporting and other support to the stakeholders as per needs basis.

This is an excellent learning opportunity that provide an overview understanding of our business process, and to perform across different areas of financial accounting including but not limited to forecasting, budgeting, local and global end-to-end process etc.

Reporting Relationships:

* Reports to Financial Controller, Australia and New Zealand

Direct Reports:

* No

Location:

Language:

In this role you can expect to

People Accountabilities

* Embrace Teamwork within own department and across the business
* Develop and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the LHH business to support the achievement of company objectives.
* To live and promote values and mindsets of LHH business
* Comply with the organization's certified Management Systems including applicable responsibilities for Quality, Information Security, and Health & Safety.
* Financials / Accounting, Reporting and Analysis
* Month end P&L, Balance Sheet reporting and analysis
* Preparing accurate sales reporting
* Other ad hoc duties to support the finance team and broader business
* Financial accountabilities are measured by reliability, accuracy and timeliness of reporting

Key Stakeholders

* ANZ Finance Director
* Finance (Shared Services)

Key Performance Indicators

* Accuracy of prepared results and reporting
* Adherence to reporting deadlines
* Management of stakeholders
* Adherence to Group Policies & Controls

All About You

* A positive, self-starter attitude and desire to exceed expectations at every opportunity
* Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an absolute focus on quality of work
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* The highest level of integrity

Qualifications and Experience

* Tertiary qualified in an accounting or business degree
* Advanced Excel skills, proficient in Word and PowerPoint
* Experience in MSD or similar accounting system is preferred but not necessary
* Ability to work autonomously and in a team

Skills and Attributes:

* Ability to interact with multiple financial systems across the organization
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High level of attention to detail
* Ability to build strong relationships
* Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to a fast-changing environment
* Ability to communicate financial ideas to non-financial colleagues
* Sound knowledge of organizational accounting procedures

What we offer

* Growth opportunities within a human resources global leader
* We prioritize learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment
* We foster an open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives

Contract: 12-month maternity leave cover

About LHH

LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and talent sources.

Our full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH your single talent partner. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills, and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH make talent your competitive edge.

We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH's approach is crafted to align with your business strategy and culture, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge, and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

LHH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.


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