Assistant Accountant

Location Country

Australia

Vacancy Name

Assistant Accountant

Vacancy No

VN444

Employment Type

Full-Time

Summary of Role

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for:

• Primarily responsible for assisting month-end process working closely with the Finance Team
• Contributing towards SDI Strategic Priorities.
• Conducting work in a safe manner, adhering to quality compliance requirements and demonstrating a strong commitment to SDI's values of passion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and innovation.

Specific Responsibilites

• Assist with processing credit cards transactions and employee expense claims in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assist in processing stock adjustments and stock transfers for all entities, including responding to stock adjustment/transfer queries
• Support petty cash disbursement in multiples currencies
• Assist in customer collections and payment allocations
• Support scheduled stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory controls
• Provide back up support for Accounts Payable functions
• Assist in month-end accounting processes, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and end of month reports
• Support the review, reconciliation, and clearing of GR/IR balances
• Assist with resolving accounting and transactional issues
• Provide back-up support in preparing the daily Cash Position Report
• Assist with audit queries and information requests from auditors/other internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with providing information and supporting documentation for insurance claims and renewals
• Switchboard relief (when required).
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Other activities as requested by Company Management.
• Assist other ad hoc financial responsibilities and general administrative tasks as required

Key Relationships (Internal & External)

• All Department Managers
• Suppliers/Customers & Service providers
• Overseas Sales & Finance teams
• Purchasing and Warehouse teams
• External Auditors/consultants
• Insurance Brokers

Job Environment

• The position is located at Bayswater
• Working hours: 38-hour week paid monthly

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Essential Experience

• Working towards CA/CPA
• Tertiary qualified in Accounting or relevant discipline
• Natural process improver and thrive on effecting change within a business
• Experience with computer software accounting packages, including Microsoft Office, SAP (or similar ERP system) is beneficial
• Good understanding of accounting concepts

Knowledge and skills

• Strong organisational, communication & time management skills
• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Aware of SDI's current Quality policy and objectives
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office suite of products in particular Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

• Strong numeracy skills and understanding of accounting concepts
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks for optimum productivity a
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Eye for detail
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred

Currency

AUD

Salary Minimum

$65,000.00

Salary Maximum

$75,0 00

Salary Period

Per Annum

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