Educational requirements: Bachelor
English requirements: Competent English
Requirements for skilled employment experience for years: 3-5 years
Required residence status: Temporary visa
Accept remote work: Accept during COVID-19 restrictions only
The Accountant will assist the Business Manager with accounting duties as required, including but not limited to: Month and Year End Duties, Assets, Audits, Statutory Compliance, Budgeting, General Ledger Maintenance and Control, Financial Reporting and Development.
The Accountant will keep the Business Manager and Director appropriately informed about matters within the roles and responsibilities of the position.
The Accountant reports directly to the Business Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensure accounting principles are appropriately implemented and ensure their integrity. Advise the Business Manager regarding all accounting matters.
· Preparation of monthly budgeting & forecasting of projects and implement effective mechanisms for its ongoing review.
· Assist the Business Manager with the implementation of financial plans, objectives and strategies to contribute to the effective commercial management of the business
· A thorough understanding of the relevant Financial Accounting Regulations, Standards and Policies and an ability to interpret and implement these changes.
· Produce timely and reliable financial reports on a monthly basis and investigate variances against budgets and provide analysis of differences. Produce ad hoc reports as requested.
Preparation and processing of monthly journals, ensuring high levels of accuracy and preparing the reconciliations on a monthly basis
· Check and authorise all weekly pays and ensure all PAYG requirements are met. Maintain integrity of employee data, ensuring issues such as annual increments, backpays, leave payouts, termination payments etc are accurate and have accurate, sufficient supporting documentation. Oversee payroll functions in the application of agreed employment terms and conditions.
· Assist with the preparation of all tax compliance including BAS & FBT
· Assist with WorkCover Insurance claims and policy management as requested by the Business Manager
· Assist with preparation of the budget, payroll, purchasing and review of operations
· Together with the Business Manager monitor changing legislation and regulations and implement appropriate financial risk management systems & procedures
Contribute to the development of the culture of continuous improvement
The person must be willing to commit to the company on a long term basis
We are committed to employing local workers. Ideally we would like to recruit an Australian or an Eligible New Zealand accountant for this position.
