About the role Shriro Australia is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and capable Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team on a 7-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to take on a broad and hands-on role within a dynamic ANZ business. You will be responsible for supporting key financial accounting activities, contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting, managing a range of reconciliations and providing oversight of the Accounts Payable function across Australia and New Zealand. This role offers valuable exposure to financial accounting, tax compliance, treasury activities and team coordination.
Key responsibilities
Prepare monthly customer rebate reports and review customer rebate claims
Perform daily bank reconciliations and maintain fixed asset records
Prepare weekly management reports
Prepare month-end journals relating to prepayments, leases, makegood provisions, rebates and non-reversing accruals
Assist with month-end balance sheet and stock-related reconciliations
Reconcile intercompany loans
Assist with BAS preparation and other tax compliance requirements
Provide oversight and guidance to the Accounts Payable team, comprising two direct reports in Australia and one indirect report in New Zealand
About you
A degree in Accounting,
Finance or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar financial accounting role
Strong knowledge of month-end processes, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience in bank reconciliations, fixed assets and financial reporting
Exposure to BAS and other tax compliance activities
Experience supporting or overseeing Accounts Payable operations
Advanced or strong intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems
Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
A high level of attention to detail, accountability and initiative
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Great staff purchases across all brands
Tools of trade provided
Support from a dynamic multi-national company
Head Office located in Chatswood with convenient access to public transport
Generous staff discounts across all brands
Access to Employee Assistance Programs
Cooperative and supportive team culture
About us The Shriro Group is a leading consumer products marketing and distribution group operating in Australia, New Zealand, USA and exporting globally. The Shriro Group markets and distributes an extensive range of company-owned brands (including Everdure, Omega Altise & Robinhood) and third party owned brands (such as Casio, Pioneer and Manhattan Portage).