Accountant

Purpose of the Role:

The Accountant is responsible for preparing accounts, budgeting and managing financial information, as well as assisting in the management of the finance functions to support FGJV as directed by the Chief Accountant.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance or any other relevant Commerce degree
• CA or CPA Qualification
• White Card

Experience:

• Recent graduate ideally with work experience within a contractor
• High level of computer literacy with advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications and in particular, Excel
• Experience within a construction (infrastructure) environment – preferred
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems
• Accounts Payable experience

Required Competencies:  

• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Australian standards
• Banking system knowledge
• Sound problem solving skills
• Ability and desire to coach and guide subordinate team members
• Strong Initiative and proactive nature
• Key collaborative skills
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Sound time management skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable functions and reporting
• Assist the Accounts Payable function and authorisations
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial accounts
• Assist in the performance of variance analysis on budget to actual reporting/GL and Projects
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Fixed Asset management
• Assist in the refinement of management information systems and integrate / improve reporting frameworks
• Assist in the improvement of internal controls and procedures,
• Monitoring of record-keeping and compliance requirements.
• Assist in the liaison with external auditors where necessary
• Provide financial support to internal stakeholders
• Job costing analysis
• Assist in general accounting functions
• Assist in maintaining internal audit and controls

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.