Junior Accountant: Finance Partner for Budgeting & Reporting

KIA Motors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Australia is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the Accounting Manager across core finance functions, ensuring records are accurate and compliant. The role involves day-to-day finance tasks, journal entries, and reconciliations within a collaborative team environment.

The position also covers budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and acting as a finance business partner for departments, with opportunities to drive process improvements and reporting automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP) is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Good time management and approachable with internal/external parties.

Responsibilities

• Handling day-to-day finance functions, including internal reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform expense analysis and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Act as finance business partner for departments.
• Assist in implementing best practice control processes and reporting automation.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Provide support for financial accounting duties when required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Verbal & written comm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Kia Australia is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the Accounting Manager across core finance functions, ensuring records are accurate and compliant. The role involves day-to-day finance tasks, journal entries, and reconciliations within a collaborative team environment.

The position also covers budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and acting as a finance business partner for departments, with opportunities to drive process improvements and reporting automation.