Finance Officer

DCL Contracting is a reputable and privately-owned Australian company working in the construction industry which has continued to expand since its establishment in 2014. 

Our highly driven and passionate team work hard to achieve the highest industry standards and aim to ensure that we remain industry leaders. We encourage progression for all of our team members, with various avenues available to all DCL employees.

DCL is a fast growing construction company with operations across the metropolitan area and regionally. We work on diverse and exciting projects and create environments where great ideas are heard and we consistently achieve successful outcomes.

We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Role: 

We have a permanent opportunity for a Finance Officer based in our Belmont office.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will be accountable for the efficient operation of the Payroll function and managing invoicing and account payables. 

This is a 7 month contract to cover maternity leave with the potential for an ongoing parttime roll. There is free onsite parking, some flexibility with start and finish times and is based in the office 100% of the time. 

Qualifications & experience

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role (2 years minimum)
• Hands-on experience with MYOB accounting software and spreadsheet applications
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Solid data entry skills with an ability to identify numerical errors. 
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills 
• Work as a team member by sharing responsibilities, providing support and maintaining communication with colleagues on an effective and efficient basis. 
• A positive & enthusiastic attitude
• A commitment to accuracy, accountability, and financial integrity.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Preparation and lodgement of quarterly BAS and PAYG       
• Manage accounts receivables/payables covering processing, reconciliation, payments, and receipts across 3 separate businesses.
• Report on the status of accounts payable and receivable  
• Process bank deposits and reconcile bank statements
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable, identifying and addressing any discrepancies and out of terms clients
• Prepare statutory reports for compliance submission (BAS, Payroll Tax, Super, etc)
• Update internal accounting databases and spreadsheets 
• Responsible for monthly financial closing processes
• Processing weekly payroll (Thursday), superannuation and LSL, and preparing related tax filings
• Processing and managing weekly supplier payments (Friday).
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and tax & employment laws by staying up to date with changes
• Developing and implementing internal financial controls and processes
• Preparing reports for the executive
• Assisting other office staff in their duties as required

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please include your current resume and a short cover letter that addresses the above criteria in a PDF format.