Group Accountant

About Us

Wyllie is a boutique investment company, holding a diverse range of investments across multiple asset classes. Family owned and operated, its active investment portfolio includes property, equities (both domestic and international) and a cattle farm.

About the Role

A varied and interesting role where you will be involved in multiple facets of the business. This is a true all-rounder role – encompassing financial, management, tax and systems accounting. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the position is supported by an Accounts Officer and other support staff.  

Responsibilities of the role include:

Management/Financial Accounting

• Ensuring month end reporting and other corporate reporting requirements are achieved on a timely basis.
• Internal management reporting.
• Overseeing monthly allocation and recharges process including intercompany reconciliations.
• General ledger reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Processing of journals. 
• Assisting with annual budgeting process and monthly analysis.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, reporting & forecasting.
• Assist with development of accounting models and process improvements where required.
• Assist Group Financial Controller with year-end processes.
• Assist with yearly statutory accounts and year-end audit with external auditors.
• Drafting technical accounting papers.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register.

Tax

• Assist with statutory and tax compliance obligations (e.g. income tax, GST, FBT, Division 7A) at both the corporate and family level.
• Review and lodgement of monthly Business Activity Statements.

Equities

• Maintenance of the equities portfolio including monthly market value revaluations, recording distributions, returns of capital and calculating returns. 

Systems

• Assistance in maintaining the integrity of all finance systems, ensuring user rights, profiles, access, and workflows are appropriately configured and maintained. 
• Ownership of system upgrades and maintenance – leading testing and system upgrades to latest finance software releases.
• Supporting wider finance system development projects.
• Utilising existing knowledge to improve functionality and improve system usage and configuration.

Other

• Other ad-hoc accounting / finance tasks as required by the Group Financial Controller and Executive team.

What we are looking for:

• At least 5 years experience in the accounting field, with 2 years experience at the Accountant level; however experienced Assistant Accountants will be considered.
• Strong equities experience and an understanding of investment markets is a bonus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of business process and internal controls related to accounting / finance functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse workload and liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• An understanding and interest in ERP systems.

Please send resume with cover letter no later than Tuesday 2nd April. Only successful applicants will be contacted.