Financial Accountant job in Accounting in Melbourne

Financial Accountant | Manufacturing | Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Own the month-end process including journals, accruals/prepayments and full analytical review of the Balance Sheet and P&L
Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations
Manage intercompany reconciliations and transactions across international subsidiaries
Assist with consolidated reporting
Prepare budgets and forecasts alongside department managers
Maintain fixed asset registers, the general ledger and chart of accounts
Support with interim and year-end audits
Prepare and file monthly/quarterly GST/HST and sales tax returns across entities
Contribute to process improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

CPA/CA qualified
Audit or business services background from practice
Strong knowledge of IFRS or AASB
Exposure to global entities
Driver's license

Key Benefits

$110,000 base + super
Permanent, full-time role
Genuine international exposure
Strong culture of process improvement
Career development

If you have the relevant experience and are interested please click apply or email caitlin.wilcox@perigongroup.com.au

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