Financial Accountant

Achieve Group Australia are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant for a 6-month fixed term, full-time position at the Port of Townsville.
About the Role
The primary function of the Financial Accountant is ensuring the effective and efficient provision of financial accounting services consistent with the Port of Townsville Limited’s (‘the Port’) Corporate and Operational Plans. Provide best practice services in relation the accuracy, compliance and transparency of the Port’s financial operations, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and consistent with the Port’s Corporate and Operational Plans.
Responsibilities of the Role

• Preparation of monthly financial reports, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Review and analysis of all financial data, including review of payments made, identifying discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Provide reporting and research services for major projects and operations.
• Reconciliation of Internal Control Accounts, including the chasing up of invoicing, tender and contract deposit refunds, and statements of expenses.
• Maintain Strategic Planning Model and MAR (Maximum Allowable Revenue) Model.
• Prepare and input monthly adjustment and accrual journal entries into the FMS (Financial Management System) in preparation for the end of month financial reporting process.
• Oversight of the work for other bodies tasks.
• Assist the Manager Financial Services in the provision of accounting services to the Port.
• Prepare and input BAS, FBT, fuel rebates and maintain chart of accounts for customers and suppliers.
• Health and safety risks identified, and appropriate controls implemented.
• Perform any other duties as allocated by Manager Financial Services.
• Participate in port emergency responses and associated training, as directed to assist with successful restoration of the Port back to an operating capacity in the event of an emergency.
• Contribute to the Port’s strategic plans including the Statement of Corporate Intent, Corporate Plan and Port Vision 2050.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety, environmental management, quality and information security
• practices are implemented for all works to comply with the Port’s policies and relevant legislation.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture and continual improvement in our Health and Safety management and performance.

Essential Criteria
Qualifications/tickets/licences

• Degree qualification in accounting, commerce, or equivalent discipline
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CA) are desirable.
• Current Queensland C class Driver’s Licence
• National police check

Skills and experience

• Experience with accounting procedures, general financial administration, and clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of integrated financial management systems.
• Knowledge of the Australian Accounting Standards
• Good organisational and task management skills.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide information to all levels of internal and external customers.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with commercially sensitive matters is considered essential.

Software/Systems skills

• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated experience in computer based applications, including accounting software, databases and integrated financial management systems.

How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the link and upload the following documentation:

• Resume (in Microsoft Word format)
• Drivers Licence
• Qualifications and Certifications
• National Police Check