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Fixed assets accountant

Permanent
Alexander Appointments
Accountant
USD 95,000 - USD 105,000 a year
Posted: 2 April
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Looking to break into Supply Chain | Rhodes location Candidates from Business Advisory encouraged to apply Full-time | $95-$105k plus Super depending on experience We are partnering with a leading global supply chain and logistics business with a highly asset-intensive operation across warehouses and transport fleets, MHE, racking, automation and IT infrastructure. With ongoing investment in new sites, technology and equipment, they are looking for a commercially minded Fixed Assets Accountant to take ownership of the fixed asset function and establish a robust tax asset register for the Australian business. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong Accountant who enjoys working close to operations, understands or wants to deepen exposure to tax treatment of fixed assets, and is comfortable building structure and process in a fast-paced environment. The opportunity Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will: Own the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle : additions, disposals, transfers, impairments and reclassifications. Maintain and improve the fixed asset register, ensuring alignment with GL, project accounting and operational records. Establish and maintain a tax asset register, including tax-effective lives, pooling, balancing adjustments and reconciliation to statutory fixed asset registers. Prepare and review depreciation calculations (accounting and tax), journals and reconciliations. Work closely with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure capex is correctly capitalised (vs opex), supported, and aligned to contracts and project approvals. Support capex governance : tracking project spend, monitoring WIP, and ensuring timely capitalisation on project completion. Provide analysis and commentary on asset utilisation, disposals, write-offs and impairments to support decision-making. Assist with tax compliance relating to fixed assets (e.g. tax return schedules, temporary differences, capital allowances) in collaboration with Group Tax. Prepare supporting schedules and respond to queries for external audit and internal audit. Identify and drive process improvements in fixed asset recording, controls and reporting, including automation and improved data quality. About you This opportunity would be suited to either a Financial Accountant working in commercial or you might be somebody that is coming from business advisory in a chartered accounting environment looking to break into an in-house role. You will likely bring: CA/CPA qualification (or near-complete), with 3-5 years' experience in financial accounting. Experience in a capital-intensive environment (e.g. logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure, utilities, mining, transport or similar). Strong working knowledge of fixed assets accounting : capitalisation rules, depreciation, WIP, disposals, impairments and reconciliations. Exposure to tax concepts for fixed assets (capital allowances, effective lives, tax vs accounting depreciation, temporary differences); hands-on experience with tax asset registers is highly regarded. Solid Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE, D365, or similar). Strong attention to detail, comfort with large data sets and a disciplined approach to reconciliations and controls. Confidence liaising with operations, project managers and commercial teams to validate asset information and challenge assumptions where needed. A continuous improvement mindset - you enjoy fixing processes, not just repeating them. What's on offer The chance to build and own the fixed asset and tax asset register in a large, complex business. Exposure to major warehouse, automation and fleet investments and the opportunity to work closely with operations. Supportive finance leadership that values accuracy, insight and process improvement. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits, with genuine scope to grow your career within a global group. How to apply Applications will be reviewed for this role and only suitable applicants will be contacted. Please apply by submitting your resume via the "Apply Now" tab to be considered for the role. We also encourage you to visit our website and create a job alert that will immediately flag you when new opportunities appear https://www.alexanderappointments.com.au/member/createjobalert.aspx

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