Oceania Controlling Supervising Associate

The opportunity

The Finance Controlling team is seeking for a strong financial accountant to support the EY Oceania organization. Controlling is one of the central finance teams within Oceania. The role provides support to the Oceania Accounting Operations Lead on interpretation of financial information preparation of reconciliations and financial statements reporting and ad hoc analysis and investigations. You will work closely with other members of the Oceania Finance team.

This role will establish a trusted relationship with their client understanding their needs and teaming with other Finance team members to bring best in class analytical support functional expertise and reporting solutions.

Your key responsibilities
Balance sheet reconciliations preparation for AU NZ and PNG Entities
Payroll related activities including but not limited to payroll balance sheet reconciliations bonus accrual reconciliations and identifying and actioning any variances with the Oceania Payroll team
Preparation and distribution of monthly payroll reports to the service line finance teams.
Fixed Asset Register maintenance reconciliation and depreciation reports including completion of monthly checklist
Month End closure activities including journal posting reporting and reconciliations
Weekly processing of journals and invoices in relation to our Oceania contractors (Gignow) and building relationships with our third party provider (CXC)
Support during year end close process and internal/external audits as needed
Support in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements on an individual entity level
Develop back up plan and focus on cross training the team
Support in identifying and implementing process improvement ideas
Training new hires and maintaining SOP documents
Trouble shooting and query management including responding to requests and queries from
the finance teams and broader business as needed
Ensuring adequate internal control procedures are in place
Regular client and stakeholder connects
Driving exceptional client service
Create and develop an environment to help and motivate the team members to optimize their performance and professional growth
Mentor team members and provide direction/ guidance to them

Skills and attributes for success
Possess statistical or data driven and problem-solving skills
Have sound understanding of accounting concepts
IFRS knowledge is desirable
Good judgement skills
Effective delegation multitasking and attention to details
Understand financial reporting goals and basic process flow
Ability to understand numbers and arrive at inferences
Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to teach the juniors

To qualify for the role you must have
6-8 years experience in financial reporting and other accounting processes.
CA or ACCA (or country equivalent) either partially or fully completed
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS office tools predominantly Excel and Power point
Strong knowledge of accounting concepts
Excellent communication skills written and verbal; strong presentation and client advisory skills

Ideally youll also have
Exposure to Power BI SQL or any other visualization tools

What we look for
A Team of people with commercial acumen technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
Opportunities to work with EY F&A practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations Argentina China India the Philippines Poland and the UK and with teams from all EY service lines geographies and sectors playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business GDS you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. Well introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people
learning skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.
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