Group Accountant

We’re currently seeking a Group Accountant who’s naturally curious and used to digging into the numbers to tell the story behind them, not just reporting on them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consolidation of Group Monthly Financial Statements including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting on a consolidated level and individual reporting entity basis, on both an actual and forecasted basis.
• Monitor and analyse financial data, identifying trends and variances with emphasis on capital expenditure and operating expense review
• Working closely with external departments to provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making at the senior and executive level
• Facilitate inter-company transactions and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting across all inter-entity transactions
• Manage and oversee the monthly close for all business entities within the Group, including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and in-depth variance analysis on expense lines
• Maintaining the internal control system and ensuring adherence to finance processes by other departments
• Managing external audit and tax return processes for all Group Entities with a focus on ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax return deadlines across the Group.
• Identifying efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities
• Working closely with the CFO to deliver reports and analysis

What we’re looking for:

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• CA or CPA qualified
• Strong technical accounting and commercial skills
• Board and management reporting experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with analysing large volumes of data, understanding the reasons for margin or expense variances
• Advanced Excel and experience
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A retail or manufacturing background would be an advantage

Microsoft Dynamics AX experience would be an advantage

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SALARY $120K PLUS PHONE PLUS SUPERANNUATION