Assistant Accountant

The Company

This well-known resources company is distinguished by its extensive global reach encompassing approximately 1,700 affiliated companies spread across 90 countries and regions. With its origins in this part of the world dating back to the 1960s, they have consistently played a pivotal role in supporting local, state, and national economies and communities in Australia for over 70 years through its mining endeavours. Over the years, they have expanded their investment portfolio and emerged as a global leader in exports through strategic joint ventures.

They are wholeheartedly committed to the principles of responsible investment in the contemporary resources industry. They understand the vital importance of advancing global sustainability and are firmly dedicated to making substantial contributions towards achieving UN SDGs. This is your opportunity to advance your Accounting career in a very well run, highly profitable business that uses best in class systems and led by best in class people. Aspiring Accountants - this is a role perfectly suited to a degree qualified Finance Officer pursuing a career in Finance and Accounting.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Assistant Accountant will provide expert assistance to the Finance and Accounting Division to ensure that all the company and subsidiaries disbursements and receipts are correctly coded, process and paid. Your duties will include but not be limited to:-

• Assisting the process of preparation of cash forecasts and maintain contacts with the banks to the extent required to perform the AP functions.
• Maintaining the knowledge of internal control process and ensure AP tasks are performed in line with the agreed internal control process.
• Performing assigned month end tasks including month end accruals.
• Preparing and maintain adequate GL reconciliations and organise them for managers review.
• Assisting in coordinate necessary approval and process Joint Venture cash call requirements.
• Data entry of all payments and receipts including manual cash disbursements and cash receipts including review them for accuracy.
• .Liaise with other commercial divisions to ensure they are supported with System related queries in relation to supplier payments and receipts.
• Regular bank reconciliations within the accounting system to ensure all the cash transactions are accounted for timely manner.
• Preparing Electronic Fund transfer for the authorised approvers including supporting information

About You

You will be a degree qualified, aspiring finance & accounting professional with plans to attain or are currently embarked upon studies which will grant you access to a professional accounting body. You will be required to engage with stakeholders, including peers, superiors and external providers, understand and use input from a range of sources, and articulate meaningful and well-constructed recommendations. Therefore the ability to juggle multiple priorities, problem solve and act proactively is an essential requirement of the position.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in accounts payable working with daily cash operations in a corporate environment, and exposure to accounting concepts;
• A degree in Accountancy
• Previous experience using ERP system desirable
• Sound understanding of corporate accounting systems and procedures; and
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Excel.
• High attention to detail and level of accuracy;
• Highly organised and pro-active with the ability to work autonomously;

What's on Offer

• Work for a global company
• Learn best in class systems and processes
• Work with highly experienced leaders, eager to nurture your career and support your studies

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Marie Eslick
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P&C Partners
Brisbane office