ACCOUNTANT EXECUTIVE

Job Summary

You will maintain and support general ledger and financial closing processes, assist with audits, and manage accounting operations for a business unit. Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate reporting, tax filing, and timely financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate company and group financial records
• Perform financial closing activities to meet reporting deadlines
• Provide documentation and support during audits and investigations to ensure compliance
• Manage daily accounting operations including maintaining a full set of accounts for one business unit
• Monitor accounts receivable by preparing statements of account and following up on overdue payments to improve cash flow
• Process accounts payable payments and reconcile supplier statements to maintain accurate vendor accounts
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and manage daily cash flow to ensure accurate cash position
• Prepare and submit GST returns in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support including tax filing and reporting to maintain compliance and control
• Assist Accounting Managers with monthly closing and audit preparations to meet deadlines
• Perform general office administrative duties to support finance team operations
• Assume additional finance and accounting duties as assigned, including covering for absent staff
• Respond promptly to requests from managers to support business needs

Required competencies and certifications

• Strong working knowledge of accounting, general ledger, and bookkeeping principles
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
• Working experience in Construction or Engineering sectors

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Experience working in an audit firm
• Proficiency in using XERO and QUICKBOOKS accounting software

Other Information

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; Saturday half day