Finance Accountant

To ensure all accounting entries within the inidivdual’s area of control (i.e. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally to the client. Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a “no surpises” outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis. In some cases this also requires the management of a small team.

• Overhead (SGA and Indirect) reporting during month-end close in Oracle, ensuring overheads are reported correctly in EPM (Enterprise Performance Management), and delivering monthly overhead reporting complete with commentary to the Business and local functions; 
• Responsible for the preparation of overhead budgets, rolling forecast and mid-year forecast, with agreement of local functions, working in conjunction with the Business;
• Ensuring allocations are posted correctly per business and legal entity i.e. Real estate, IT, Insurance, Management and License Fees; 
• Assisting with internal and external audits, working in conjunction with the Business, to ensure ongoing queries and information requests are completed in a timely and proper manner; 
• Reconcile unbilled, unearned and accruals balance sheet recs working with the business to explain the nature and age of balances and movements from prior month and resolution plan for clearance; 
• Preparation of the entity’s tax compliance including BAS (Business ctivity Statement), Payroll Tax, Workcover and FBT (Fringe benefit tax) obligation for review;
• Assist in tax compliance with Income Tax Return preparation and Transfer Pricing documentation;
• Support Group Tax Manager with internal / external reporting and compliance related tasks and activities; 
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and internal controls;
• Collaboration with Shared Services (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll as required; 
• Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required.

Qualifications: 

• Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification
• Preferably working towards CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent 

Knowledge, skills and experience: 

• 3-4 years project accounting experience
• Proficient user of Excel 
• People supervision and management skills 
• Good commercial knowledge 
• Good systems experience (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion)

Personal attributes: 

• Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships 
• Shows willingness to make improvements and shares best practice 
• Good communication skills both verbal and written 
• Ability to discuss issues clearly and concisely at all levels within the organization