company accountant - Northern Territory, Australia - Recruitment Expert

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    Full time
    Description
    • Accounting
    • Accountant - Financial
    • Northern Territory
    • Permanent / Full Time

    11/4/2024

    Accept this role and reap the rewards: Competitive remuneration package exceeding market standards. A culture that fosters work-life balance and camaraderie. Structured professional development opportunities with dedicated training and mentorship

    About our Client:

    Our client is a fast-growing and highly reputable construction company in Darwin.

    The Role:

    Our client is looking for a Company Accountant responsible for the overall finance function. Reporting directly to the General Manager and CFO, the role will spearhead a dynamic accounting team and oversee pivotal financial operations.

    The roles will encompass:

    • The leadership of a small yet energetic accounts team
    • Preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasting and annual budgets to the defined timescales
    • Provide support to project teams with project budgets, financial forecasts and financial reports as required
    • Prepare and provide updated business costings to the estimating team to ensure accurate preparation of tender submissions
    • Facilitate finance meetings to discuss financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and areas of risk with the management team to help drive financial decisions
    • Attend and contribute to Board meetings, staff meetings and monthly toolbox meetings
    • Oversight and management of financial operations, from purchasing to payroll, ensuring seamless cash flow management
    • Preparation and lodgement of IAS & BAS
    • Streamlining internal financial procedures for enhanced efficiency

    About You:

    As the Company Accountant, you'll assume a pivotal leadership role within the finance team, combining day-to-day accounting expertise with strategic acumen to steer financial success.

    The successful candidate will have:

    • Qualification in Accounting, preferably CA/CPA certified
    • Experience with Xero
    • A minimum of 5 years experience in accounting roles in an accounting firm or commerce, having done a similar role before
    • Ideally, experience in Project Accounting, offering vital support to project teams
    • Proven track record of managerial prowess and staff mentoring
    • Excellent communication skills
    • A commitment to continuous learning and innovation in pursuit of organisational goals

    Contact:

    If you're interested, please contact Michael at or email me at to schedule a confidential discussion regarding this exciting opportunity.