Corporate Accountant

at  First Hawaiian Bank

Hawaiian is a leading Western Australian property company with an extensive portfolio which includes shopping centres, office buildings and hospitality assets.
At Hawaiian our purpose is clear - To Enrich people’s lives through our places and experiences. We are Passionate, Considerate, Collaborative and Curious. Hawaiian is proud to be a leading WA employer and we invite you to consider Hawaiian in your career journey.
With an innovative approach to business and strong company values, Hawaiian proudly services and supports the WA community. Through our many programs and partnerships, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in our communities.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen within our Finance team to undertake the full-time role of Corporate Accountant reporting to the Financial Controller

• Prepare month end company financial reports with budget variance analysis commentaries.
• Prepare month end Balance Sheet reconciliations, supporting work papers and maintenance of financial account accuracy.
• Prepare tax returns for the Hawaiian group entities and liaise with tax advisors on various tax compliance requirements.
• Responsible for long-term tax planning (Div 7A, Franking Credits, Dividend and Distributions).
• Maintenance of fixed asset register and depreciation calculations for Hawaiian group entities.
• Prepare annual company statutory financial reports, co-ordinate year end audit and liaise with auditors.
• Responsible for Australian Bureau of Statistic reporting.
• Accounts Payable and preparing corporate payment runs.
• Accounts Receivable and raising invoices.
• Liaise with Trust Accounting providers to ensure the accurate and timely provision of property financial data.
• Liaise with the CFO, Financial Controller and Accounting Team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting is available for consolidation in the Group’s monthly reports.
• Support the Financial Controller and the Chief Financial Officer in other ad-hoc projects or priorities as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

• Professional accounting qualifications (CA or CPA qualified or near qualified).
• Accounting and tax experience in a commercial environment.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to work with other departmental staff to understand business and operational issues and how these apply in a financial context.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative with the ability to exercise judgment and resolve issues independently.
• Well-developed planning and organisation skills including the ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple deadlines whilst delivering accurate and quality work.
• Big four audit/work experience.

If you meet the criteria for this exceptional opportunity and want to work with people that care about their community, please submit your interest now

• Prepare month end company financial reports with budget variance analysis commentaries.
• Prepare month end Balance Sheet reconciliations, supporting work papers and maintenance of financial account accuracy.
• Prepare tax returns for the Hawaiian group entities and liaise with tax advisors on various tax compliance requirements.
• Responsible for long-term tax planning (Div 7A, Franking Credits, Dividend and Distributions).
• Maintenance of fixed asset register and depreciation calculations for Hawaiian group entities.
• Prepare annual company statutory financial reports, co-ordinate year end audit and liaise with auditors.
• Responsible for Australian Bureau of Statistic reporting.
• Accounts Payable and preparing corporate payment runs.
• Accounts Receivable and raising invoices.
• Liaise with Trust Accounting providers to ensure the accurate and timely provision of property financial data.
• Liaise with the CFO, Financial Controller and Accounting Team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting is available for consolidation in the Group’s monthly reports.
• Support the Financial Controller and the Chief Financial Officer in other ad-hoc projects or priorities as required