Accounting Manager

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THAT NEXT STEP, WORKING WITH A LEADING BUSINESS?

Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Control - Australia, the Manager of Accounting - Australia will supervise the day-to-day finance, accounting and ERP systems operations of the company and provide administrative support to the company staff. Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner for month end reporting. The position will also work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and Accountants.

What we offer:

• Competitive Remuneration Package

• Positive and supportive working environment

• Advancement Opportunities within the Organisation as we grow.
• Employee Assistance Program

• Be a key part of the continuous growth of our company.
• Salary packaging & novated leasing

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Manage and oversee the communication of monthly cut-off schedules to respective branches
• Review Month End Journals, Accruals and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Review the Company’s internal consolidation entries
• Review and analysis of monthly Inventory and KPI reporting pack
• Provide explanations and respond to enquiries with solutions regarding financial statements to managers and operations teams
• Develop and deliver financial training to non-financial managers
• Review maintenance and reconciliation of Fixed Asset Register, and monthly depreciation and amortization journal entries
• Review updates and reconciliations of IFRS16 schedule
• Review Hire Purchase Loan reconciliations
• Review monthly salesman commission accruals according to salesman commission policy
• Authorise daily and weekly payments including creditor payments as required
• Review the preparation of annual operational and capital budgets
• In conjunction with Director of Financial Reporting & Control and VP’s review and analyse operating results against budgets
• Provide assistance and support to Director of Financial Reporting & Control as and when required

  IT Systems

• Support as required with the administration of the accounting system
• Analysis of data from IT system via report writing and Microsoft excel

  Staff management & Administration

• Provide administrative support to the Finance and Operations teams
• Create an environment which encourages a productive and friendly workplace and one that supports ideas for business improvement
• Ensure work standards are adhered to by all staff and complete staff reviews

  Compliance & Governance

• Lead the Annual Audit requirements to meet company and regulatory requirements
• Complete the audited annual IFRS Financial Statements
• Coordinate and file income tax returns and FBT return and payments, accurately, and on time
• Provide education and support for FBT record keeping and training for the company from end to end
• Review the monthly Reconciliation & Payment of Payroll Tax
• Review the annual Reconciliation of Payroll Tax and Workcover
• Review and lodgement of Monthly BAS’ including quarterly FBT and monthly Income tax instalments
• Co-ordinate & Audit Internal Controls compliance

About you:

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience within a similar role
• Current CA or CPA qualification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Extensive experience using Excel and other accounting software
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills are essential.

About us:

Brandt is a world-leading equipment dealer, powered by iconic brands and unrivalled support. With dealerships across Canada, New Zealand and Australia, we are a global team with one shared purpose. It’s our mission to enable our customer’s success by providing practical and reliable equipment solutions and support. Our customers count on Brandt to keep them moving forward, and we meet that challenge with remarkable customer service and industry-leading brand John Deere. At Brandt, we believe that outstanding people, combined with our committed and passionate culture, is key to our customer's success.

IF YOU ARE READY TO START YOUR CAREER WITH BRANDT, APPLY NOW!