Senior Accountant

Optimum Consulting Group; Ipswich City; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Optimum Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term role in Queensland to own the outgoings cycle for asset entities, from budgets to audits, and to manage fixed asset accounting across the Group.

You will review leases, calculate recoveries, and liaise with the external auditor, while ensuring compliance with AASB 116 and ITAA 1997 provisions. This autonomous, hands-on position demands strong ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' accounting experience, ideally in commercial property
• Proven experience preparing outgoings budgets and coordinating audits
• Strong knowledge of lease structures and leasing legislation
• Solid fixed asset accounting and Australian Accounting Standards knowledge
• Familiarity with Division 40 and 43 ITAA 1997 and IT life determinations
• ERP experience (Dynamics 365) and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline-driven
• Clear written and verbal tenant communications

Responsabilités

• Prepare annual outgoings budgets for asset entities with asset management
• Review leases for recoverable outgoings, tenant proportions, exclusions and caps
• Issue outgoings estimate letters to tenants per Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld)
• Monitor spend and ensure recoveries are invoiced correctly
• Coordinate and run annual outgoings audit with external auditor
• Prepare actual outgoings statements and adjustment letters
• Maintain fixed asset register including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation
• Identify capital expenditure and determine AASB 116 and tax treatment
• Review month end processing, accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare budget-to-actual analysis and variance commentary
• Support audits, FBT, BAS and income tax compliance
• Maintain process docs for smooth handover at contract end

Connaissances

Outgoings budgeting

Lease accounting

Fixed asset accounting

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tenant correspondence

Formation

CPA or CA (or near completion)

Outils

Dynamics 365 (ERP)

Excel

Description du poste

Our client is a well established property development group. With billions invested to date and a long term pipeline spanning residential, commercial, education, health and retail assets, the Group is shaping a thriving community of tens of thousands of residents and is focused on creating local jobs and infrastructure for decades to come.

Values of passion, integrity and creativity underpin a collaborative and loyal culture, where people are trusted to take ownership and make a real impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this 12 month fixed term role covers a period of parental leave. You will take ownership of the outgoings cycle for the Group's asset entities, from budgets and tenant letters through to the annual outgoings audit, along with fixed asset accounting across the Group. It is an autonomous, varied hands on role and they are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant who can hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual outgoings budgets for all asset entities, working with asset and property management
• Review leases to confirm recoverable outgoings, tenant proportions, exclusions and caps
• Issue outgoings estimate letters to tenants in line with lease terms and the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld)
• Monitor outgoings spend against budget and ensure recoveries are invoiced correctly
• Coordinate and run the annual outgoings audit, liaising with the external auditor
• Prepare actual outgoings statements, calculate over/under recoveries and issue adjustment letters
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation and impairment review
• Identify capital expenditure and determine AASB 116 and tax treatment, including Division 40 v Division 43 and effective lives
• Review month end processing, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations for asset entities
• Prepare budget to actual analysis and variance commentary
• Support annual and interim audits, FBT, BAS and income tax compliance
• Maintain process documentation to ensure a smooth handover at contract end

About You

• CPA or CA qualified (or near completion)
• 5+ years' accounting experience, ideally within commercial property
• Demonstrated experience preparing outgoings budgets and coordinating outgoings audits
• Sound knowledge of commercial and retail lease structures and leasing legislation
• Strong technical knowledge of fixed asset accounting and Australian Accounting Standards
• Working knowledge of Division 40 and 43 of the ITAA 1997 and ATO effective life determinations
• ERP experience (D365 highly regarded) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple entities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confident tenant correspondence