Assistant Accountant

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

• Global and Australian market leader – Coatings Spray and Application 
• Responsibility for financial and accounting function, statutory compliance and related administration 
• Work for a global brand with a strong regional presence
• Based in Hallam

The Wagner Group is an innovation technology-based global developer of leading-edge equipment and systems for the application of coatings. Wagner Australia is one of 20 world offices with more than 2000 employees globally focused on providing customer application solutions (refer website www.wagneraustralia.com.au). 

To support our growth and development within Australia, a positon has become available for an Assistant Accountant.

Reporting to the Financial Controller in Melbourne, the position is based at our head office in Hallam. Key responsibilities include: 

1. Management of the financial and accounting function and assets.
2. Statutory company compliance and reporting.
3. IT support, integrity and company system competency.
4. Contribute to forward strategic planning and ongoing analytical support.
5. Ensure processes, procedures and systems are continuously improved

This position will ideally suit a person who is efficient and organised, able to work well autonomously whilst leveraging a larger team, and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Preparation of monthly financial reports (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash flow, Inventory).
• Manage the general ledger including banking and inter-company reconciliation on a monthly basis
• Prepare annual company operating budget in liaison with senior management.
• Complete annual audited financial statements and group reporting package.
• Prepare, review and lodge statutory returns, including GST, FBT and Company Tax Return. 
• Maintain and update fixed asset register.
• Manage company foreign exchange exposure.
• Supervise and manage the accounts payable and receivable function.
• Training and mentoring of colleagues as required

The ideal candidate will possess the following key knowledge, skills and experience.

• Professional accounting qualification with sound commercial experience. CA or CPA an advantage.
• Interpersonal skills with an ability to build empathy and rapport with people at all levels.
• Self-reliant, motivated and with purposeful enthusiasm to succeed.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of managing business model sustainability.
• Understanding of the concept of creating customer value.
• Sound written and communication skills.
• Very strong analytically and numerically.
• Results and outcome focused.
• Foreign currency exchange and hedge contracts.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in ERP whole of business platforms – knowledge in JD Edwards, Crystal, Attaché, SAP an advantage.
• Familiar with International and US GAAP.
• Hold and maintain a current driver’s licence 

Please submit your application including CV and cover letter.