Accountant, Australia
Accountant, Australia
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Job Description
The role
Playing a pivotal role in the Finance team by providing support in the delivery of objectives related to financial and management reports people/payroll reports internal controls and tax compliance.
KEY TASKS:
- To ensure that all processes (daily/weekly/monthly/annually) are in line with policies and procedures of the firm locally and globally including authorization matrix
- To liaise with the World Firm Finance team on all group reporting matters
- To assist the in ad hoc projects requiring financial analysis
- To assist in monthly quarterly and annual management and financial accounts preparation
- To assist in annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasting process
- To manage the relationship with the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Delhi and optimise the use of the service; To monitor performance and review work completed by the GSSC. Where necessary to take remedial action if the work falls below the required standard
- To work closing with GSSC on various reports and analysis
- Prepare and book daily/monthly entries as necessary
- Review ledgers and perform account and transaction analysis
- Analyze reconcile and review all accounts under their responsibility by performing variance analysis highlighting trends and following up on questions/ concerns
- Enforce controls and ensure that balance sheets are in balance; review balance sheet reconciliation schedules
- To handle various reconciliations including balance sheet interoffice fixed assets banks etc
- Monthly review of Payroll reports and guide Payroll and HR teams in preparation of files
- Delivery indepth people and salary analysis on a monthly basis
- Monthly and annual tax compliance responsibility (GST Payroll tax FBT). Regularly collaborating with both internal and external advisors.
- To Provide assistance in coordination with the management in responding to questions from the external auditors headquarter and other support groups by:
- Ensuring prompt resolution and followup of questions / requests for information
- Escalating problems / issues to the manager
- Providing quality service to other teams
- To identify area of efficiency and propose new ideas.
- Act as the first level of review to ensure accuracy completeness and validity by reviewing and approving all related to Finance Activities
This is very much a handson role offering the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the accounts process of a globally operating professional services firm.
Qualifications :
Your experience
- You will be an experienced Accountant with prior experience of monthly quarterly and year end reporting. CA/CPA (or equivalent) qualification preferred.
- CA/CPA (or equivalent) qualification preferred.
- Knowledge of IFRS and external reporting requirements is required. You can responsibly handle and manage the world firms international and IFRS requirements (knowledge and experience with local statutory accounts)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas pivot table charts and graphs). Prior experience of using Oracle Financials (or similar accounting tool) is preferred.
- Effective analytical organizational and problemsolving skills
- Committed to maintain strong control environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Selfstarter and team player able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadlinefocused environment
Additional Information :
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender gender identity and expression marital or civil partnership status race colour national or ethnic origin social or economic background disability religious belief sexual orientation or age. This applies to recruitment and selection terms and conditions of employment including pay promotion training transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
