Corporate Accountant

With over 50 sites Australia wide, Silk Logistics Holdings (ASX: SLH) (“Silk”) prides itself on its customer centric focus that is nimble, agile, and personalised to our client needs. Silk is undergoing a period of transformation and growth, on our journey to become the market leader of innovative supply chain solutions through our people, technology and connected networks. 

The Opportunity

Silk Logistics has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Corporate Accountant based in Port Melbourne. This role will focus on managing the month-end close process, analysing financial results, fostering stakeholder relationships, and providing comprehensive insights through KPI reporting and ad hoc analysis to ensure accurate and informed decision-making from a group perspective.

This Role will include:

• Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring that the aggregated weekly results materially align to the final monthly result.
• Ongoing maintenance of the group leasing portfolio adherence to the relevant accounting standards and group accounting policies.
• Support the maintenance of the General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledgers.
• Liaise with external service providers and government agencies including, but not limited to, auditors, tax consultants, ATO, and insurance brokers.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets register including additions, disposals and monthly depreciation etc. 
• Prepare monthly Capex report. 
• Prepare monthly Balance sheet reconciliations including debtors, AP and other subledgers as required.
• Process monthly journals for accruals, prepayments, provisions, reallocations, etc.
• Supporting the cashflow reporting process. 
• Process consolidated BAS lodgements and PAYG monthly instalment payments.   
• Support preparation of annual FBT return, PTRS Report, TPAR Report and Group Tax.
• Complete intercompany on-charges and reconciliations.
• Maintenance and reconciliation of the AMEX facility. 
• Support leasing calculations and schedules in accordance with accounting standards.
• Process and review bank reconciliations. 
• Provide support and leave cover for weekly P&L reporting.
• Calculate Workcover true up and wages declaration in SCL all states.
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To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Strong understanding of financial accounting, month end process and financial and tax compliance processes, preferably in an ASX listed environment 
• Tertiary degree in Accounting/Commerce, and is CPA/CA (or equivalent) qualified or working towards this qualification
• 2-3 years’ work experience post tertiary study in a commercial operation
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written with an ability to build relationships with stakeholders 
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, good judgement showing logical decision making and a hands-on approach
• Proficient computer skills and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing needs and priorities
• Experience in the Logistics/Supply Chain/Warehousing/Distribution Sectors (highly regarded but not essential) 
• Experience in Great Plains will be highly regarded but not essential

Benefits:

• Career learning and development program
• Great supportive team culture
• Free Onsite parking (All locations) 
• Employee Referral Program and; 
• Access to Volunteer leave 

Join Us

Silk believes in hiring the best talent. As Silk continues to evolve and grow, we encourage our team members to do the same through the career paths and opportunities available across the Group.

Our Team members reflect the diversity of our community. We value inclusion and each team members story. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.

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