Assistant Accountant

Full job description

Opportunity: Unique opportunity for an early career individual looking to gain broad exposure to accounting in a global company. As the Assistant Account you will provide accounting and administrative support to Braemac in Australia and New Zealand. Be part of a friendly and knowledgeable team.
Location: Alexandria, 2015, NSW
Company: Braemac is a global electronics components distributor with value-added services, where we support customers from design through to production. Braemac is part of Exponential Technology Group Inc.

SCOPE

The Assistant Accountant provides accounting and administrative support to Braemac in Australia and New Zealand under direction of the CFO.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review supplier expense invoices and route through the Accounts Payable approval process.
• Coding of transactions in accordance with our Chart of Accounts and expenditure policies.
• Administrator for Corporate credit cards using SAP Concur portal.
• Review of fuel cards in accordance with the company policy and process in Business Central.
• Collate information for the Annual FBT reporting for Australia and New Zealand.
• Preparation of GST/BAS returns for selected Braemac entities.
• Assist in Monthly and Annual Management accounts for selected Braemac entities including Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assist auditors with the annual audit including documentary evidence as requested.
• Perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliation for Braemac.
• Assist in preparation of and recording of journal entries.
• Support Accounts Payable and Receivable functions and assist whilst the staff are on leave.
• Reconcile bank accounts via Business Central for selected Braemac Entities.
• Support CFO and Finance Team by providing assistance in all areas requested, including but not limited to, special projects, cross training with team members, and researching emerging issues.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 1-3 years accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, and procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience in using Accounting software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and account analysis skills.
• Solid decision-making skills including ability to analyze impact of decisions before execution.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interact effectively with individuals and groups inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet required deadlines.

Applicant must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered.