Assistant Accountant  

Role

The role is focused in assisting/supporting in the accounting functions of the client’s business. The position Assistant Accountant supports the overall objectives of the Finance Team and of the Shared Services function as a whole.

Purpose

As an Assistant Accountant, the daily tasks may include:

• Maintenance and preparation of bank reconciliations for all bank accounts on a weekly basis minimum
• Updating and preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Assistance with the preparation of quarterly BAS
• Assistance with the preparation of the monthly IAS
• Assistance with preparation of monthly FBT worksheets & Lodgments
• Assistance with the monthly and annual payroll tax calculations and lodgments
• Preparation of various general journals required to finalise the month end reporting
• Reconciling general ledger accounts for all entities, including balancing intercompany accounts
• Preparation of monthly client reports
• Assistance with month end financial reporting as required
• Assistance with internal and external audits as required
• Undertake ad hoc activities relating to the accounts payable and finance function as directed by the Manager - Accounting and Chief Financial Officer
• Provide other support as may be required by the client to give them the headspace to make the important decisions for their businesses.

• Graduate of BS Accountancy with minimum 2-years’ accounting experience
• Preferably has experience in a multi-entity corporation
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains – an advantage
• Being a Certified Public Accountant is a plus
• Background in dealing with Australian clients - an advantage
• With Fit to Work medical certificate upon completion of the Pre-Employment Medical Exam with drug test and a valid NBI Clearance or confirmed appointment with NBI

Essential Attributes

• Technologically adept, can follow instructions and work well independently
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Proactive mindset with ability to multi-task and exercise flexibility, good judgment, and discretion
• High-level of professionalism, attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic
• Good interpersonal skills to harmoniously work with a team