Purpose of the Position

• The Financial Accountant will provide financial accounting support to the Finance team, including preparing BAS and Fringe Benefit Tax returns and ensuring that all components of the consolidated financial statements are completed accurately and on time.

Roles and Responsibilities

FinancialAccounting

• Administer balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for the Corporate Group
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns for the family group(s)
• Manage and administer Group Fixed Asset Management system Hardcat. Oversee asset additions, asset depreciation and disposals for both accounting and tax purposes.
• Calculation of monthly work in progress, contract assets and contract liabilities.
• Assist with companies' Insurance renewals
• Assist with companies' Licence renewals
• Assist with annual external audit
• Provide financial analysis as directed by the Group Manager - Finance o Identify initiatives that align to the business and risk strategy of the client

Tax

• Administration of all fringe benefits tax (FBT) requirements including monthly entertainment accounts analysis
• Preparation of annual FBT return
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly IAS and BAS reconciliations and returns
• Support the Group Manager - Finance with all other tax matter as required

Leadership, Teamwork & Communication

• Encourage and participate in communication behaviours that keep employees connected to each other, up to date and engaged in the business.
• Be a role model by demonstrating behaviour that is consistent with our company values.
• Identify and participate in improvement initiatives that will enhance the profitability, growth and sustainability of the company

Person Specification

Mandatory Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years' experience working as a financial accountant for Australian entities
• An understanding of all Australian taxes (FBT, GST & Income tax, etc)
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft
• Understanding of ERP Systems
• Bachelor of Accounting or similar

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

• Recently completed, currently working towards or an appetite to commence the following qualifications:
• CA or CPA

Competencies

• Be enthusiastic about your role and objectives and display:
  • Strong numeracy skills
  • Accuracy o An ability to self-regulate
  • An ability to complete tasks within required timeframes and to required standard
  • Excellent stakeholder management
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and attitudes and values compatible with Sarah's values:
  • Respect - We demonstrate empathy, fairness and humility. We care about our people and our community
  • Professionalism - We hold ourselves to the highest standards. We do what is right, not what is easy
  • Collaboration - We create value through a one-team approach. We believe the bets outcomes are achieved through man minds coming together
  • Excellence - we strive to always deliver on our promise, and continuously improve the way we do things

Quality, Health, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

• Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and procedures relating to the Company's operations.
• Be a role model by demonstrating behaviour that is consistent with the QHSE Management System and continually model this behaviour to other Sarah employees, clients, subcontractors and external stakeholders to the business.

ShoreXtra Perks:

• Day 1 HMO Coverage
• Dayshift schedule
• Fixed Weekends off
• Game lounge
• Shorelife perks (gym membership discounts and more!)
• Engaging monthly activities
• Free and unlimited barista-style coffee
• Free parking and shuttle services
• Employee referral incentives (Silver)