ERM ANZ is currently recruiting for a full time Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team based in Sydney. This is a 9-month temporary position covering a maternity leave.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ERM attracts staff that build excellent relationships with internal stakeholders and staff that are able to work in fast-paced project

environments. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate and possess:

• 2+ years accounting experience as a financial accountant.
• Degree qualification or close to finishing accounting degree
• Experienced in using ERP systems for financial reporting and month-end closing activities.
• High attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with strong professional work ethic
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

WHO WE ARE:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!

ROLE PROFILE:

The successful candidate will report directly to the Accounting Supervisor and be responsible for a variety of duties across the financial accounting function.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Timely and accurate monthly closing i.e. ensures all authorised journals are processed and appropriate accruals are made.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts to provide relevant and timely financial information to management
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all Group & ANZ financial reporting deadlines are met
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenue and expenses
• Monthly General Ledger Reconciliations
• Assist in the annual audit
• Insurance renewal and certificate requests
• Collation of Australian Bureau of Statistics information and submission as required
• Withholding tax payments and certificates
• IFRS16 office lease reconciliations and monthly submissions
• Internal tax reporting for monthly, quarterly and annual lodgements and payments (payroll tax, GST, PAYG, FBT etc)

environments. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate and possess:

• 2+ years accounting experience as a financial accountant.
• Degree qualification or close to finishing accounting degree
• Experienced in using ERP systems for financial reporting and month-end closing activities.
• High attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with strong professional work ethic
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work as part of a team and independentl