General Accountant: Financial Reporting & Planning

STAR SECURITY PROTECTION PTY LTD; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression

Job summary

STAR SECURITY PROTECTION PTY LTD – Fairfield NSW is seeking a fully qualified Accountant (General) to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will manage and report on the company’s financial activities, prepare financial statements and management reports, monitor performance and ensure timely reporting.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to provide management with reliable financial information for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and taxation requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements, management accounts, budgets and financial reports.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Understanding of GST, BAS and Australian taxation requirements.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating financial information to management and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine and analyse financial statements, management accounts and other financial reports to reflect the company's financial position and performance.
• Maintain and review the company's accounting systems, general ledger and financial records to ensure accuracy and integrity of information.
• Prepare periodic profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports and other financial reports for management.
• Analyse income, expenditure, operating costs and financial performance and report trends and variances to management.
• Assist management with budgeting, cash flow forecasts and financial projections.
• Compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts, investigate variances and provide recommendations.
• Provide financial and taxation advice regarding operations and assist management in decisions.
• Prepare documentation for taxation, GST, BAS and other statutory reporting obligations.
• Review transactions and accounting records for proper classification, recording and reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard assets and improve reporting accuracy.
• Monitor accounts receivable/payable and cash flow management.
• Analyse operating costs and financial results to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports for directors, management, auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Assist with audits and provide reconciliations and documentation to external accountants.
• Ensure records comply with accounting standards, taxation requirements and policies.
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist depreciation calculations and asset reconciliations.
• Develop financial policies and reporting processes for operations.
• Provide financial analysis and advice on expenditure, profitability, cash flow and other matters.
• Maintain accounting documentation and secure data retention.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

STAR SECURITY PROTECTION PTY LTD – Fairfield NSW is seeking a fully qualified Accountant (General) to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will manage and report on the company’s financial activities, prepare financial statements and management reports, monitor performance and ensure timely reporting.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to provide management with reliable financial information for strategic decision-making.