Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant - CAF Rail Australia

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We are currently seeking a Financial Accountant, based in Sydney CBD. The role will assist the Finance Manager and Controller in keeping and providing financial information to the Directors and Managers of the Departments (Management Team)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•             Assemble journal entries and supporting documentation as well as track the detail of accounts, create portions of financial statements and write related disclosures.

•             Lead account bookkeeping, analysis and reconciliations within established timelines.

•             Research account discrepancies and processing corrections when necessary. 

•             Maintain and prepare a list of monthly journal entries.

•             Maintain detailed listings of the contents of various balance sheet accounts.

•             Posts monthly, quarterly and year end annual accruals.

•             Lead the Account Receivable area.

•             Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with AASB and compliance to internal policies.

•             Lead month end Reporting activities to Parent Company and Area Managers.

•             Assist with the year-end Financial Audit procedures and Tax Audits. 

•             Assist in the production of Financial Statements.

•             Assist in writings footnotes to the financial statements. 

•             Assist with the compliance of local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, including payroll Tax, BAS, CIT.

•             Develop ownership over the tax journals and balances in collaboration with the Tax advisors.

•             Performs other job related activities and special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager or Controller.

PROFILE

•             A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university

•             From five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience in a medium size International entity.

•             Big 4 experience preferred from 2 to 4 years.

•             Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable but not required

Qualifications/Skills:

•             Accounting and AASB rules

•             Research skills

•             Analyzing information

•             Attention to detail

•             Deadline-oriented

•             Confidentiality

•             Thoroughness

•             Corporate finance & Reporting

•             Financial software -  Experience with SAP® and BAAN® a plus (Finance Modules)

•             Strong Microsoft Office® skills particularly with Microsoft Excel®

•             Ability to work in both team and independently environment.

•             Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high performance work environment.

•             Ability to prepare reports objectively, concisely and clearly and describe the work performed to enhance the report’s usefulness.

CAF Rail Australia is committed to achieve diversity within the workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to participate. If you have relevant qualifications or experience to fulfill this position and wish to join one of the world’s leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details with Resume.

About the company

We are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value-added sustainable mobility.

The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services).

CAF's committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders.

Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 Continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney.

CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as: Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others.

We will not stop here; and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all.

For more information:

Visit https://www.cafmobility.com

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