Main characteristics
- Location
- Perth, Western Australia
- Company
- Michael Page
- Salary
- AU$140,000 - AU$150,000 per year
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Industry
- Industrial / Manufacturing
Job summary
About Our ClientOur client is a global engineering firm based in Perth's CBD, they have great office with beautiful city views and promote a hybrid working environment.
Job Description
- Foster strong relationships across Finance, CSG, and senior management.
- Lead and manage the Management Accounting and Systems Accounting team, which comprises 3 direct reports, with an overall team size of 6 members.
- Take full responsibility for processing Executive payroll to support the payroll department.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly Management Accounts.
- Provide insightful commentary on business performance, highlighting variations from budgets and forecasts.
- Analyse result trends and identify underlying drivers.
- Ensure Management Accounts adhere to Accounting Standards, aligning them closely with audited Financial Statements.
- Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts meticulously.
- Obtain agreement on significant accounting judgements with the Group Finance Manager and CFO.
- Coordinate data input into Budget and Forecast templates with relevant managers.
- Assist in addressing audit queries effectively.
The Successful Applicant
- High level of motivation and initiative to drive projects forward independently.
- Clear and concise communication skills, particularly when presenting analysis results to management.
- Innovative mindset with a continuous improvement approach to enhance efficiency.
- Ability to make collaborative decisions and tackle issues with limited information through effective research.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and developing staff to achieve team goals.
- Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating excellent time management skills.
- Strong project management skills to ensure timely and successful project completion
- Advanced spreadsheet capabilities for data analysis and financial modelling.
- Familiarity with financial and accounting reporting systems to streamline processes.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in analysing financial data and preparing comprehensive reports, statements, and projections.
- Ability to derive actionable insights from data and provide strategic consulting services to the Board, ELT, and discipline leads.
- Strategic understanding of operations, preferably within the professional consultancy sector.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
- 5-7 years of experience in financial and/or management accounting roles.
- CA/CPA qualification to ensure a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
What's on Offer
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, high performing finance team that work collaboratively to achieve the team goals.
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