At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial reports, manage compliance, and analyse budgets to support business decisions.
- Company: Freighter Group, a leader in manufacturing and transport solutions with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking to grow in a professional setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic finance team and make a real impact on business success.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CA/CPA qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Freighter Group is a leading name in manufacturing and transport solutions.
We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement across all our business units.
- Position Purpose
- We are seeking a detail-oriented, commercially minded
Accountant to join our finance team.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing comprehensive monthly reports, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and providing valuable financial insights to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial performance reports.
- Compliance: Manage end-of-month and end-of-year closing processes, including BAS, IAS, and FBT returns.
- Analysis & Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, monthly rolling forecasts, and variance analysis to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
- Transactional Oversight: Oversee or assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll integrity checks as required.
- Process Improvement: Review current financial processes and systems to identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined practices.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with department managers to explain financial results and assist with cost-center management.
- Key Selection Criteria
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. CA or CPA qualification (or actively working towards it) is highly desirable.
- Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a similar corporate or manufacturing accounting role.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and experience with ERP systems (e. g., SAP s4 Hana preferable)
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional analytical skills with a proven track record of maintaining high accuracy under tight monthly deadlines.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear summaries for non-financial managers.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- A supportive, professional team environment with opportunities for career progression.
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Accountant in Ballarat employer: Freighter Group
Freighter Group is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative culture and a commitment to operational excellence that empowers our employees to thrive. As an Accountant in our finance team, you will benefit from a competitive salary package, a supportive professional environment, and ample opportunities for career progression, all while contributing to meaningful financial insights that drive our business forward.
