Financial Accountant
Job No: 495493
Work type: Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Administration and Finance
Advertised: 12 Nov 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
About the company
At BMD, our business is our people and our unique history spans over 45 years of safely delivering infrastructure which connects people. As a privately-owned, national contractor working in all sectors across the construction industry, we offer diverse career opportunities. We empower our people to contribute to next-generation infrastructure while developing your skills to reach your full potential.
About the role
This role will be supporting our Urbex division, who are innovators in residential and commercial development, undertaking wholly owned projects and joint ventures in developments of varying size and scale. With projects under development throughout Australia, and a strong track record in property development in Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney and Melbourne, Urbex aspires to spread our development portfolio by creating new communities across the country.
The Financial Accountant is a key member of the Urbex business. The incumbent will be involved in all month end and year end accounting processes, maintenance of the general ledger, financial models for all projects and business processes. The role will work closely with key stakeholders including joint venture partners, auditors and relevant Urbex and BMD Group management and staff to effectively meet the objectives of the role and the business. The incumbent will be involved in the preparation of monthly, annual and periodic financial and risk reporting for the Urbex business and BMD Group to ensure informed decision-making for the effective performance of its property portfolio.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
Maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger and trial balance. Maintenance and (at least monthly) updating of financial models. Preparation of monthly and yearly accounts for business reporting requirements. Assist with the preparation of monthly management and board reports. Assist with preparation of yearly and periodic budgets and cash flow forecasts. Ensure the accuracy and timely preparation of all cash reports/schedules required by BMD Group Treasury. Manage and monitor bank and loan accounts. Implement and maintain property settlement registers for internal and joint venture projects as required. Preparation and posting of property settlement journals as required. Assist with half-yearly and yearly audit process. Other accounting and finance-related tasks as required.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Bachelor's degree in business (Finance/Accounting) / Commerce / Property Economics is essential. Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in a commercially focused role. Possesses strong commercial judgement with high level financial modelling skills (Excel). Ability to establish and maintain relationships across different functions in the business. Strong attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Commitment to a high work standard and work ethic. Confidence in communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
In return, we offer a rewarding long-term career, opportunities to develop, and a culture that values your contribution. BMD recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing an inclusive workplace that rewards excellence and promotes a healthy work-life balance. For more about us, head to