Job Summary
You will maintain and support general ledger and financial closing processes, assist with audits, and manage accounting operations for a business unit. Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate reporting, tax filing, and timely financial activities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate company and group financial records
- Perform financial closing activities to meet reporting deadlines
- Provide documentation and support during audits and investigations to ensure compliance
- Manage daily accounting operations including maintaining a full set of accounts for one business unit
- Monitor accounts receivable by preparing statements of account and following up on overdue payments to improve cash flow
- Process accounts payable payments and reconcile supplier statements to maintain accurate vendor accounts
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and manage daily cash flow to ensure accurate cash position
- Prepare and submit GST returns in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support including tax filing and reporting to maintain compliance and control
- Assist Accounting Managers with monthly closing and audit preparations to meet deadlines
- Perform general office administrative duties to support finance team operations
- Assume additional finance and accounting duties as assigned, including covering for absent staff
- Respond promptly to requests from managers to support business needs
Required competencies and certifications
- Strong working knowledge of accounting, general ledger, and bookkeeping principles
- Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
- Working experience in Construction or Engineering sectors
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
- Experience working in an audit firm
- Proficiency in using XERO and QUICKBOOKS accounting software
Other Information
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Saturday half day
