Junior System Accountant at WAM

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Finance, Excel, Documentation, Process Improvement, User Acceptance Testing, Communication, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Proactive, Stakeholder Engagement, Training Materials, Workflow Mapping, Change Management, Sustainability, Innovation

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description About your new working environment Warakirri Asset Management Pty Ltd is a leading Australian funds manager, offering specialist investment vehicles and services to retail and wholesale investors with a focus on ethical investment, actively managed equities, and agriculture. We are a private company, 100% owned by our directors and employees, with a Board of Directors that has a majority of independent director representation. Our agriculture operating entities are dedicated to optimising the financial performance of our assets while adhering to best practices in sustainability and innovation. We foster a workplace culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and the professional growth of our employees. This is a 12-month contract for 3 days per week and can be done alongside your study or as a first job after you graduate. Job Description About your new job As a Junior System Accountant, you will step into this newly created role supporting the documentation, implementation, and optimisation of Warakirri’s finance systems and processes. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the finance team, you will help map current finance workflows, support process improvements, and assist with basic testing as part of a broader finance project. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early on in their finance career who is keen to build a deeper understanding of end-to-end finance processes and develop their career within a growing organisation Key responsibilities include: Documenting current (“as is”) finance processes using provided templates, with a focus on Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay. Recording system usage, manual steps, and key process details, and clarifying information with the finance team where required. Supporting future-state process work by comparing current workflows with standard finance process examples. Assisting with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by following test scripts and entering sample transactions such as invoices and payments. Checking basic outputs, including postings, payments, and simple reports, and logging issues clearly for resolution. Supporting change management and knowledge transfer by assisting with training materials and helping the finance team after go-live Qualifications About you You don’t need years of experience, but you do need the right mindset. You’re likely someone who enjoys working with systems, processes, and detail, and is excited to learn how a finance function operates end-to-end. You may be: Currently studying Accounting or Finance, or are early in your career and have experience in transactional finance. If you bring great Excel skills, that would be a bonus. Comfortable following templates, instructions, and structured processes. Highly organised, accurate, and proactive in asking questions when something is unclear. A clear communicator who can work well with different stakeholders across the finance team. Keen to develop your skills and grow into broader finance systems and process improvement work over time Additional Information What makes Warakirri unique? Part of a growing organisation that works across multiple business platforms. We have a workplace that values inclusion and where everyone is welcome and respected. This results in a caring and supportive team environment. Work-life balance is important to us, and we have several options, including flexible and remote working arrangements. There are several social events throughout the year. We will invest in your future with ongoing Learning and Development opportunities. Our Employee Assistance Program includes free confidential counselling sessions for employees and their immediate family members for personal or work-related issues. We care about your health and wellbeing and have designed a wellbeing calendar with a purpose. You can apply by selecting “I'm interested” now, but if you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Niki Bosman at [email protected] Closing Date: We will start looking at applicants from the 11th of February onwards. Department: Finance

Responsibilities

As a Junior System Accountant, you will support the documentation, implementation, and optimization of finance systems and processes. You will help map current finance workflows and assist with basic testing as part of a broader finance project.