About this role:
As an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for performing general accounting functions with a focus on Accounts Payable, Travel Expenses and Month end closing. Reporting to the ANZ Financial Accounting Manager, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Key responsibilities:
* Receive, code and process vendor invoices, deposits & prepayments for approval and payment on a timely basis and resolve any discrepancies.
* File vendor invoices in a standardized and consistent manner
* Review and process staff travel and expense claims ensuring compliance with internal policies and practices. Proactively resolve or escalate any non-compliance issues where identified.
* Supporting staff in reconciling their AMEX statements where required
* Process twice weekly & ad hoc vendor pay runs in SAP and Bank of America Portal
* Update and maintain accurate data in the accounting systems (i.e. Vendor Master Data)
* Respond to and investigate internal & external queries in a timely manner to completion
Monthly closing:
* Assist in the month end processing including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting (ie cash, leases, FX, accruals).
* Reconcile intercompany vendor statements, confirmation of balances and coordinate with intercompany counterparts for any discrepancies
* Reconcile cash at bank accounts and ensure GL ties through to Cash at bank balance
* Prepare cashflow forecast and process settlement payments to intercompany partners
* Follow up on outstanding deposits, vendor refunds or other open items
* Support inventory and fixed asset accounting processes.
* Support any assigned month end analysis tasks (eg 3PL expenses tracking, )
Requirements:
* Degree qualified and CPA or CA qualified (or studying towards)
* 2-4 years accounting / finance experience in a large multinational environment preferred
* Knowledge & experience with large ERP systems (SAP preferred)
* Experience in managing / processing travel expenses Concur or Chrome River (preferred)
Benefits:
* Attractive Basic Salary and Generous incentive structure
* Annual cash allowances for health insurance & wellness
* Excellent leadership, mentoring support with ongoing training & development
* Modern office with great amenities (Company ordered lunch days, coffee machine, snacks + refreshments)
* Location: Frenchs Forest (on average 2-3 days per week required in the office) with Onsite parking provided + Hybrid
About us:
We are a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in Orthopaedics. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better, we have pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develop more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year.