HEQS is involved in the Import/Export and Distribution Business, as well as real estate portfolio transactions and management. We're proudly Australian and invest across a wide range of sectors and asset classes, including real assets, public, and private markets. We are a values-based team that believes in using our capital as a force for good.
About the Role
As System Accountant/Management & Consolidation Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial governance and strategy across financial accounting, reporting, tax, accounts payable/receivable and payroll. You must ensure the operational finance activities are being performed effectively and efficiently.
Experience in property management, real estate transactions, or investment portfolio accounting would be highly regarded.
What You'll do
* Managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including accounts payable & receivable, inventory management, general ledger reconciliations, payroll processing, cash flow management, forecasting, insurance and tax (indirect/direct).
* Development and implementation of financial governance and strategy, including risk minimisation plans.
* Identify, improve, and implement systems, policies, and processes to ensure robust financial monitoring and controls.
* Review of accounting policies and technical position papers with respect to accounting standards.
* Provision of relevant, timely and accurate financial information, including cashflow management reports, job costings, financial dashboards and full management reports to track & forecast performance, and guide decision making.
* Board reporting, including supporting analysis and commentary.
* Experience in preparing board papers and presenting financial reports to senior executives or board members.
* Annual budget preparation and reforecasts as required.
* Preparing company tax and BAS statements in conjunction with external accountants.
* Ensure compliance with relevant statutory law and financial regulations.
* Management of external auditors as required.
* Experience coordinating and managing external audit processes and liaising with audit firms.
Qualifications
* At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
* Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring finance team members (minimum 2 years).
* Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics Proficient.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (minimum 2 years of experience preferred).
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, financial modelling and data analysis.
* Strong accounting technical skills, including sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards and procedures.
* Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and IFRS.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation.
* Knowledge of the Corporations Act, ASIC reporting requirements, and superannuation guarantee obligations.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Australian taxation laws, GST, FBT, and corporate tax regulations.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Well-developed leadership and mentoring qualities.
* Self-starter attitude, delivery-oriented and invested in the long-term success.
* Proactively inspire and lead the finance function, provide energy, inspiration and direction, implementing change management techniques and process improvement where necessary.
* Experience in property management, real estate, investment funds, or asset management (highly regarded).
Job Types
Full-time, Permanent
Schedule
10-hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplementary Pay
* Bonus
* Christmas bonus
* Performance bonus
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field (Required)
Experience
* Australian Accounting Industry: 5 years (Required)
* Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close: 3 years (Required)
* Microsoft Dynamics 365: 3 years (Preferred)
* Australian Financial Controller: 3 years (Required)
* Monthly financial close and management reporting: 3 years (Required)
Licence/Certification
Driver's License (Required)
Work Authorisation
* Australia (Preferred)
* Unrestricted right to work in Australia (Required)
* Must have unrestricted right to work in Australia (Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa)
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