Assistant Accountant

 A boutique development company which is focusing on premium market projects now is seeking for an experienced bookkeeper to join their team.

Key Responsibilities of the Role：

• Recording transactions such as income and outgoings, and posting them to various accounts
• Processing payments
• Conducting daily banking activities
• Producing various financial reports
  
• Financial management including reconciling accounts, expenses, claims and credit card statements
• Maintaining electronic and hardcopy filing systems and databases
• Finance team support including admin duties

• Provide detailed analysis and expert advice in relation to project feasibility 

• Validate financial reporting at both corporate and project levels to ensure they provide accurate information for internal use as well as for external stakeholders 

• Manage the health of the company’s financial affairs by ensuring the company has the adequate fund to support its operational activities 

• Provide periodic report to Office Manager, Managing Director on financial matters when required 

• Evaluate external consultants’ proposals and manage any tendering process 

• Develop strategic framework for the company and undertake the business planning process to develop the strategic plan 

• Identify proactively opportunities for growth and improvement 

• Oversee finance, asset management, risk and quality aspect of the company 

• Liaise with conveyancing lawyers for property sale settlement, checking statement of adjustment. 

• Develop, review, monitor and manage financial budgets 

• Cash flow forecasting 

• Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures 

• Design and maintain financial reporting tools for preparation and analysis of financial information 

• Overseeing & management of the Managing Director’s personal assets or any related corporate assets and financials 

• Liaison with the Accountant to ensure that all Companies Accounts Taxation are under control and complied with taxation requirement, including credit cards and expenses. 

• Liaison with internal or external Bookeeper to keep tracks of all submission of Bank Reconciliation and checking BAS are properly submitted to ATO 

• Analysis & Advise of the Profit of the investment Assets for Corporate/Personal Entities by the Director’s 

• Resolution of the distribution based on the Calculation of the Profit for the JV Companies 

• Handle all Settlement Requirement for Finance Purposes to the Corporate or Personal Assets 

• Handle all Confidential Payments as and when required by the Managing Director or Director 

• Any other requirement as and when required by the Directors 

Accounts Assistance and Supervision: 

• MYOB data entry as requested 

• Accounts payable − Scanning of incoming invoices − Ensuring all invoices are made out to the relevant project company. − Analyze fees and charges in accordance with the relevant fee proposal/quotation − Managing workloads to ensure timely processing of invoices in line with weekly and 

monthly deadlines − Filing of processed invoices − Supplier Statement Reconciliation − Provide prompt assistance to work colleagues and vendors in regard to account enquiries 

• Assist with accounts receivable 

• Reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts 

• Running MYOB Reports 

• Handling and Filing Quotations and Fee Estimations 

• Assistance with Project cash flow forecast. 

• Process of Petty cash and staff expense reimbursements 

• Reconcile and checking credit account applications 

• Assist with Asset Register Maintenance 

• Preparation of general ledger journals 

• Drafting profit and loss statements 

• General Statutory reporting 

General Administration: 

• Answering phones & following up 

• Collection/Sorting/Distribution of mail 

• Filing 

• Banking 

• Assist with all general office duties 

• Assisting with obtaining quotations 

• Written, phone and email correspondence to consultants and other parties 

• Travel as required, including travel related to projects and other location

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Australian citizen/PR
• 4-5 years bookkeeping experience and familiar with MYOB
• Demonstrate advanced level of Microsoft Office skill
• A proactive and positive approach with a strong attention to detail
• Able to multitask and the ability to prioritise
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal