Accountant, FP&A, Australia (12 month contract) Job Title
Accountant, FP&A, Australia (12 month contract)
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to support the Australia Finance team by managing the Accounts Payable, Treasury, Banking and Cashflow management processes and supporting the team in delivering key quarter end Financial Planning and Analysis and Expense management deliverables.
The individual will collaborate internally across all onshore teams and externally with key vendors to ensure treasury and accounts payable processes are managed effectively.
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the role description will include, but not limited to the duties listed in the Role Description.
Duties: Treasury Processing of weekly payments to meet invoice terms including staff reimbursements and intercompany transactions Cashflow forecasting and liquidity management Vendor system maintenance (PeopleSoft) and supplier relationship management Management and resolution of general Accounts Payable queries Liaising with banking partner (ANZ) and maintaining banking system Preparation and processing of internal bank transfers and reinsurance payments Corporate credit card expense and accounts management Maintenance of internal controls surrounding payments and receipts Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Management of operating expense to support decision making Preparation and posting of quarter end expense and accrual journals Assist with annual budgeting process Assist with quarter end FP&A reporting deliverables Assist with preparation of management packs Provide support to the FP&A team and related business partners as and when required General Provide support to the wider finance team and business by managing and participating in ad-hoc tasks and projects as and when required Manage and maintain efficient processes to support systematic and organised audit trails Drive continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications & Experience Essential Experience Degree in business or accounting Proficiency in Excel Excellent communication skills Ability to think analytically and strong problem-solving ability Desirable Experience PeopleSoft experience Online banking experience General accounting knowledge including Accounts Payable, reconciliation skills and experience with journals Working For Pacific Life Re
Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.
Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.
Benefits
• Group Income Protection
• Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (Access EAP)
• Dexus Community and Wellspace Initiatives
• Australian Super
• Fortnightly Massages
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