Financial Accountant

Lhr; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Job summary

Lhr in Melbourne seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team, reporting to the CFO. You will manage monthly reporting, GL oversight, and inter-company reconciliations, in a role that supports budgeting and forecasting.

The role requires a tertiary accounting qualification; familiarity with Mandarin and English is an advantage. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with cross-border stakeholders in Shanghai is valued.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Vic driver's license required.
• Experience with accounting ERP systems.
• Mandarin and English language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports including balance sheet, P&L, cash flow and management reports.
• Oversee general ledger, monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations.
• Complete accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Oversee daily cash flow reporting.
• Prepare GST, FBT, Payroll and Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts and budgeting/forecasting.
• Mentor Accounts Payable/Receivable staff and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Accounting/Commerce/Business/Finance degree

Job description

Your new role:

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the CFO an outstanding career opportunity now exists for an experienced Financial Accountant to join their ever-growing team.

The role also includes liaising directly with our parent company in Shanghai.

Ability to read and write fluently in Mandarin and English is a definite advantage.

Duties & Skills will include but not limited to:

• Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cashflow statements
• Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations
• Completion of the monthly accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Oversea daily cash flow reporting
• Managing the budgets around all costing issues and provide variance analysis
• Analysing the P&L and balance sheet accounts to understand the main cost drivers of the business
• Preparation of GST, FBT, Payroll and Corporate Income Tax returns
• Assisting in the preparation of year end statutory accounts
• Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting
• Ensuring Accounting standards and policies are adhered to
• International reporting for global partner
• Supervision of any Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff
• Training and mentoring junior staff
• Liaison with external Auditors, Bank Managers and Tax specialists
• Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives

The successful applicant will possess

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance.
• Current Vic Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated ability to undertake the functions and responsibilities identified in this role.
• Demonstrated relevant accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with an accounting enterprise system to manage and oversee the financial system
• Experience in interpreting financial results for policy and strategy formulation.
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow strict procedures and guidelines.
• Highly developed interpersonal and a strong analytical approach to problem solving combined with the ability to demonstrate initiative
• Ability to plan and prioritise work.
• Ability to read and write fluently in Mandarin and English is a definite advantage.

In return you will receive

• $80,000 - $90,000 package for the right candidate plus bonuses.
• A full-time position with industry leading wages for the right candidate
• Work in a well-equipped manufacturing workplace with and excellent range of work
• Opportunity for career advancement and up skilling
• 40 Hour Week with Monthly RDO

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Financial Accountant Melbourne, Victoria, AU