Accounting Analyst - Alexandria, Australia - Chandler Macleod

Chandler Macleod

Verified Company

Alexandria, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies.

For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our client is seeking to engage an Accounting Analyst on a contract until February 2024, with potential 12 months extension.

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Located at Alexandria, NSW, Initially In office and then Hybrid:

SAP Experience is a MUST Plus Accounting/Finance Experience

Position Overview
***To support and contribute to the achievement of the Retail/Finance business strategies by providing accurate, efficient, and timely accounting, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting services that meet service level agreements to the departments and senior management on a monthly, half yearly and annual basis. These services will be provided in accordance with accepted Australian and International accounting standards, policies, controls, and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Retail and B2B Manager in owning/understanding the Business Department/company financials (actuals/forecasts), providing accurate, efficient, and timely reports to senior management including but limited to R LT on a monthly, half yearly and annual basis.
Assist with preparation of timely and accurate general ledger account balances, account reconciliations, monthly actual and forecast reports, including compilation and variance analysis of department financials.
Assist with the process and review accounting data/journals to prepare account reconciliations, initiate corrective actions as required and follow up outstanding balances.
Assist with preparation of the Business unit/consolidated annual budget.
Proactively work with customers to manage their needs, expectations, and deliverables.
Support the process of continuous improvement of reports and accounting processes (including automation).
Provide analysis and contribute to ad hoc projects to support the business as required.*** completed a degree in Business, Accounting, Commerce or Economics

- completed or working towards a CA or CPA qualification
- at least three years' experience in a Finance role
- strong levels of communication and problem-solving skills
- experience using the Microsoft 365 suite of software, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams