Manager of Accounting

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 an 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 5-7 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.