Educational requirements: Bachelor
English requirements: Competent English
Requirements for skilled employment experience for years: 1-3 years
Required residence status: Temporary visa
Accept remote work: Accept during COVID-19 restrictions only
ROLE SUMMARY
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for managing a range of functions including accounts payable, expense management, staff salary packaging, cashflow analysis and monthly management reporting.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise and experience to engage with an international organisation and assist with the consolidation of the Opportunity group. You will also assist the programs and fundraising teams with ad hoc reporting and submissions.
This role is suited to someone with attention to detail and a focus on results. The ability to recommend new and innovative processes and increase efficiencies within the organisation will also be considered highly.
The Corporate Services team plays a critical role within the organisation and works closely with other teams both locally and internationally. Excellent people-skills, a desire for collaboration and communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation and posting of month end journals.
General ledger and balance sheet reconciliation.
Reconciliation of revenue, operating and cash management accounts.
Manage accounts payable function.
Petty cash management.
Handling expense accruals and prepayments.
Prepare cash flow forecasts.
Processing of payroll journal to general ledger and leave reconciliation.
Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register, including recording new assets, retiring assets, calculation of monthly depreciation.
Preparation of monthly BAS and annual FBT return.
Preparation of monthly salary packaging file and employee expense claims.
Assist external auditors during interim and year-end audit.
Assist with preparation of any adhoc projects assigned from time to time.
YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Your confident, proactive, and professional approach, coupled with the ability to work in alignment with the values of the Christian ethos that motivates Opportunity, will be key to your success.
Have at least two (2) years professional experience
CPA or ICA qualification or pathway towards certification
Proven track record in managing payables
Reconciliation experience
Current month-end close exposure
Familiar with Financial Edge or similar accounting systems
Advanced Excel skills with great attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication
High standards of execution and ability to follow and develop efficient processes
Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic, fast-paced and flexible team environment, juggling multiple tasks to get the job done.
