AddressImagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
The role
Reporting to the APAC Financial Controller based in Stafford, this role will lead a small close-knit team that is responsible for the financial requirements of several of our legal entities. To succeed in the role you will bring strong technical skills and experience working in a chartered firm, coupled with audit experience. As a leader, your ability to build relationships with your team and stakeholders through skilled communication will be key to achieving outcomes for the business. As a global business, there will be some travel and work hours may vary across national and international time zones to meet stakeholder needs. To balance these requirements, we offer flexibility and a hybrid work environment.
The day to day
Month end reporting including:
- Preparing accruals and prepayments
- Processing month end journals
- Balancing of intercompany accounts
- Review of operational P&L's
- Investigating and resolving variances
- Preparation of month end pack for several legal entities
- Reviewing month end packs prepared by Assistant Accountants for errors and variances
- Ensuring month end deadlines are adhered to.
- Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and actioning or following up on items
- Working closely with Business Managers on any queries relating to financials.
- Year-end reporting including preparing consolidation workpapers and Annual Group Statutory Report for New Zealand entities.
- Liaising with external auditors for Group and Local audit requirements.
- Ownership of annual budget process for responsible entities.
- Approval of invoices for coding, appropriateness and ensuring AP controls have been adhered to.
- Leading your team to ensure work is completed to required standards.
The Essentials
- Qualified CPA or CA
- Experience managing Assistant Accountants and Senior Bookkeepers
- Experience in financial consolidations and preparation of statutory annual accounts
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Good understanding of month end reporting
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel (macro coding not required)
- Experience with Pronto desirable
- High attention to detail
- Ability to be team oriented as well as work independently.
- Ability to organise workload efficiently, meet tight timelines, problem solve and perform duties of the job accurately.
- Ability to work managing different global time zones as required.
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you'll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, support and coaching
- Friendly working environment with accessible management
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates
Everyone matters
At ALS, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. We aim to reflect the diverse communities in which we work and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons living with disability and LGBTQ+.
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa that enables you to work full-time on an on-going basis.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Apply For Job
