About John HollandAt John Holland, our purpose is simple - we transform lives with everything we do.We've always known that infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.Be part of the team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.
About the RoleWe are looking for an Assistant Accountant who is fluent in Mandarin & English to join our holding company Finance team, where you will be working with colleagues based locally in Melbourne as well as in Hong Kong & Beijing. In this busy and interesting role you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the construction industry, the relevant accounting treatments and the risk profile from a financial perspective.You will be responsible for preparing statements and reports to ensure accuracy and conformance to reporting, procedural standards and statutory compliance. You will prepare, examine and analyse financial, accounting and tax information, and assist in providing accurate, pragmatic advice to the business focussed on adding value whilst maintaining an acceptable level of risk. The day-to-day focus of your responsibilities will be on bookkeeping, expense claims and the preparation of financial reports including month end, quarter year and half year financial statements.This role is based in our landmark offices on Flinders Street.
What you will do: Ensure expenses and invoices are processed in a timely mannerMaintain accurate general ledger accounts and action outstanding balancesPreparation of the full end of month process, ensure accounts are reconciled monthly and variances are actionedPrepare income and balance sheet statements, and prepare and/or consolidate other accounting statements and reports as requiredAnalyse financial reports and information to ensure compliance to internal policies and statutory requirements, make recommendations for effective financial management of revenue and expenditure to reduce costs and meet budgetsAssist with the development of operating budgets using data supplied, such as actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue and expense reportsMaintain the English version of reporting packs from parent company and update them when templates changePrepare, review, and disseminate month-end reports to appropriate personnelProvide administrative support which may include arranging and attending meetings, conferences, functions, taking and distributing minutes, and making travel and accommodation arrangementsWhat we are looking for: Tertiary qualifications in AccountingEither CA or CPA qualified, or currently studying toward CA or CPA qualificationExperience working in a large, complex corporate environmentStrong general administration and coordination experienceAdvanced use of the Microsoft Office suite productsIdeally experienced with Workday softwareFluent Mandarin and fluent EnglishAs part of the team, you can help us transform lives.Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What's in it for you:We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
We offer:Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong - that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.
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