Finance Accountant | Mon - Fri | Melbourne Support Centre at Sodexo Canada Ltd

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, Intercompany Transactions, General Ledger, Microsoft Dynamics, IFRS, Income Tax Legislation, Microsoft Office Suite, Payroll Management, Auditing, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Month-End Reporting, Cost Accounting

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Company Description Within Western Australia, Sodexo is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and refurbishment of non-process infrastructure to clients within the mining and oil & gas sector. Sodexo plays a critical role in ensuring the resource sector can operate by providing quality catering, hospitality, and facilities maintenance services. We are currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team in our Melbourne office located in Exhibition Street, Melbourne on a 12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility to extend. The objective of the Financial Accountant will be to prepare monthly accounting reports and financial statements that are used by management to judge the performance of the company. They assist in the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and other day-to-day functions. Job Scope Performing the Accounting Function for all non-Site related P&L transactions Monitoring and reconciling Balance Sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and validity Managing all intercompany transactions Supporting Financial Accounting Manager on Tax matters and compliance Step into back-up role of Financial Accounting Manager when required Support and review offshore team tasks to ensure service deliver is within expected KPI’s Lead and propose process improvements at all possible opportunities Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of the annual financial information to be provided to the external auditors Assist with interim and year-end audits Accurate preparation and reporting high volume of transactions, meeting a strict, challenging deadlines Working closely with various stakeholders to ensure all balances in Balance Sheets accounts are accurate and valid through the management of the General Ledger Reconciliations Assist in preparation of all tax matters and compliance o Perform yearly FBT preparation and collection of required information o Perform monthly BAS preparation and control checks o Support income tax return preparation o Prepare bi-monthly NZ GST lodgments and control checks o Prepare various other tax compliance lodgments required by the ATO (eg. TPAR lodgments) Intercompany transactions o Manage AR/AP transactions relating to Intercompany o Send monthly statement to Interco counterparts and arrange for cash settlements with Treasury o Intercompany reconciliation o Month-end FX adjustments o HFM company balances reporting and variances resolution Support function cost activities and month end preparation o Perform month-end transactions and reporting o Perform adjustments and accruals to ensure correct and accurate levels of costs Leased vehicles o Update and maintenance of lease accounting software o Reconciliation of accounting entries relating to lease accounting in accordance with IFRS16 Payroll management and accounting o Manage the posting of payroll journals (monthly and fortnightly) o Preparation and reconciliation of Worker’s Compensation payments Supporting Financial Accounting Manager in managing offshore resources, projects and other initiatives Assist in preparing tax provisions and compliance reporting What we are looking for: At least 5 years relevant accounting experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting Working towards CA/CPA qualified is desirable International Financial Reporting Standards experience (IFRS) (Intermediate) Income Tax Legislation experience (Intermediate) Microsoft Dynamics experience (Intermediate) Microsoft Office Suite experience (Intermediate) This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team within a global organization that is a leader in the operations, maintenance, and refurbishment of non-process infrastructure. If you’re looking for a supportive, inclusive work environment that encourages growth and personal development, we encourage you to apply. Click "Apply" and submit your resume to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

The Financial Accountant will prepare monthly accounting reports and financial statements for management. They will also assist in the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and support the Financial Accounting Manager with tax matters and compliance.