Financial Accountant

About the role

To support the maintenance and integrity of accurate and timely financial accounting, statutory compliance and internal controls across the group.

• Ensure the GL is the focal point of all financial recordkeeping and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly intercompany invoices and ensure all intercompany accounts reconcile on a monthly basis
• Reconcile ALL balance sheet accounts monthly for responsible entity and understand and resolve any issues.
• Support the month-end and full year financial accounting processes and timetables across the Group.
• Maintenance of the acquisition clearing and fixed assets register ensuring appropriate classification of transactions and adherence to accounting standards
• Assist in inputs into financial data and reports required to support Group Reporting (annual reports, ASX releases etc)
• Support the periodic audit processes across the group.
• Preparation and submission of all required tax returns—monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws in the Philippines
• Adhere and support financial accounting policies within the Group.
• Undertake other tasks/projects as may be required from time to time.

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

Essential

• Finance, Accounting or other Business Degree
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a variety of Finance functions with a focus on management accounting, financial modelling and business analysis to drive financial performance
• Highly PC literate – Excel & Access
• Strong business acumen (e.g. budget management, earned value, contracts)
• Effective communication skills - written and spoken

Desirable

• CPA
• Ability to lead and act as part of a team

Why Austal?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.