Financial Accountant

Requisition ID: 91709 
Job Category: Finance 
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 
 
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
As part of our Shared Services group, comprised of Finance, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Commercial, Legal and Facilities, we support the business achieve their goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure delivery of services through the skills of our people, methodologies, and systems.
 
Hatch is looking to engage a Financial Accountant to be based in our Brisbane office.
The role has plenty of potential to grow, it is just waiting for the right person.
You’ll be responsible for the preparation of the financial reports on a yearly basis and contributing to month-end reporting. This will include preparing the annual consolidated AUA financial statements and engaging with auditors. Month-end responsibilities will focus on standard payroll costing and variance analysis. The role will give you an opportunity to develop into owning the financial reporting function, while becoming a key member of the Hatch global finance team. You will receive considerable coaching and mentoring from a passionate global team, to ensure you are set up for success.
As the successful candidate you will:
-Prepare annual consolidated statutory financial statements
-Liaise with auditors and prepare audit requests – Australian, New Caledonian and Indonesia audits
-Lead standard month-end payroll costing & standard costing variance analysis
-Preparation/review of finance lease accounting in accordance with IFRS 16
-Review general ledger reconciliations
-Prepare and review month-end & quarterly reports
-Lead & establish improvement processes
-Ad-hoc reporting and analysis
 
You bring to the role:
-CA/CPA qualified
-Minimum 3+ years accounting experience - Preferably receiving CA with big 4 and some post audit experience preparing financials or performing month-end duties
-Technical accounting skills
-SAP experience favourable
-Ability to problem solve and seek improvements
-An attitude to take responsibility, work within a team and constantly improve
-Superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
 
Why join us?
 
-Key position in the Finance Team
-Receive strong coaching and mentoring;
-Opportunities to grow within;
-Rare and exciting opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 Professional Services firm with an Australia Asia regional head office in Brisbane
 
What we offer you?
 
-Flexible work environment
-Long term career development 
-Think globally, work locally