LGT Crestone has emerged as a leader in the Australian private wealth sector. Acquired by LGT in 2022, we are now a part of the world's largest family-owned wealth management and asset management group. As a privately owned firm decision processes are short and structures are stable.
Together LGT and LGT Crestone provide the deep trusted relationships of a local firm, with the scale strength and security of a multinational. We provide unprecedented global perspectives, more investment opportunities and fresh expertise in private markets, sustainable investing and intergenerational wealth.
No matter your role, your drive, talent, ideas, and vision allow us to support people in achieving financial success.
About the Opportunity
As part of a diverse and highly engaged Finance team, priding itself in finding innovative ways to solve complex business problems and a proven track record of successful delivery against agreed KPIs, the Financial Accountant is responsible for accuracy of general transactional accounting, reconciliations, timely reporting to LGT Group and regulators as well as tax compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Month-end processing
Process month-end journals with focus on revenue, FX revaluations, leases, fixed assets, accruals, provisions, prepayments and recharges. Prepare consolidated tax provision and book the monthly tax effect journals. Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and run consolidation. Group reporting
Prepare monthly reporting to the Group including additional reporting at quarter and year and submit required reports via HFM. Assist with ad-hoc Group requests and queries. Reconciliations
Reconcile all bank accounts on weekly basis, comprises AUD and foreign currency balances. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including reconciliation to trading platform, ensuring queries and reconciling items are followed up and resolved. Tax compliance
Process weekly withholding tax payments (client and corporate withholding). Prepare and lodge monthly IAS and consolidated BAS (GST, WHT, Income tax installments and FBT). Process journals to correctly record withholding taxes, BAS, GST and FBT. Assist with preparation of information for FBT return and consolidated Income tax return. Statutory Reporting
Assist with preparation of consolidated Financial Statements and supporting schedules, audit queries and group queries in relation to June and December year-end audits for LGT Crestone and LGT Group. Regulatory Reporting
Assist with preparation and lodgement of monthly and quarterly APRA reports. Assist with other compliance obligations involving preparation of Payment Times Reporting Scheme (PTRS) report and ABS surveys. Accounts Receivable
Prepare and send customer invoices, record customer receipts, follow up outstanding invoices. Liaise with business in relation to invoicing, monitor Finance inbox. Projects and continuous improvements
Assist with successful implementation of Blackline reconciliations, task and FRA modules. Contribute to process and control improvements across financial control functions. Other
Review employee expense and supplier invoice coding. Assist with payments and Account Payable related tasks. Collate information to assist RLC team for ESG reporting. About You
You are degree and CA/CPA qualified with at least 3 – 5 years' accounting and finance experience, preferably within financial services. Prior experience in public accounting and tax will be highly regarded. In addition, you are a self-starter and team player who has a strong attention to detail coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You support and foster a culture of curiosity, flexibility and accountability, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that offers opportunity, variety and a chance to be a part of a growing organisation.
LGT Crestone is committed to the ongoing development of their employees. Your development will be managed and tailored to your role and future career path.
LGT Crestone is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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