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MEGT Position Description Finance/Senior Financial Accountant

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Objectives of the Division:

The Financial Division has responsibility for managing MEGT’s finances.

The Finance Division’s main objectives are to:

Support MEGT in achieving its goals

Ensure financial viability

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in relation to financial matters

Ensure accountability and control

Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.

Provide management information to assist with financial decision making

Contribute to the development of the financial strategy

Objectives of the Position:

This is a key role within MEGT (Australia) Ltd’s Finance Division. The primary focus of the role is managing the day to day financial accounting for MEGT and its subsidiary companies and to assist the Financial Controller to develop the financial accounting and compliance functions within MEGT.

Relationships:

Reporting to the Financial Controller

Work collaboratively as part of the Finance team

Work with internal management and staff in relation to financial and accounting issues, external

consultants, auditors, legal and tax advisors, bankers etc

Dimension:

Division: Finance

Selection Criteria:

University degree in commerce, finance or accounting

CPA or CA qualified

Previous experience in a financial accounting role for a large corporate

Strong statutory accounting experience and exposure to FBT, GST, Payroll & Income Tax

High level of IT literacy including advanced excel skills and a familiarity with Business Intelligence

and ERP systems

Experience with continuous improvement projects and the automation of financial processes

Attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

MEGT FINANCE

Senior Financial Accountant

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Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

University degree in commerce, finance or accounting

CPA or CA qualified

Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of accounting standards

Advanced excel skills

High level of IT literacy and familiarity with Business Intelligence and ERP systems

Strong focus on continuous improvement and automation of financial processes

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Show initiative

Ability to work autonomously

Professional presentation

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties not specifically mentioned in this document, but within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this level.)

Completion of FBT return

Completion of income tax returns for subsidiary companies

Completion of payroll tax returns

Completion of BAS returns for MEGT and subsidiary companies

Completion of ABS Returns

Completion of WorkCover Insurance renewals

Assist develop financial policies, procedures, systems and processes

Continuous improvement and automation of financial processes will be a key focus of the role.

Management and development of the accounts payable team including the analysis of system to

improve efficiency

Assist develop the finance staff and financial systems of subsidiary companies.

Process journals and maintenance of journal register

Completion of month end close to strict timelines

Analysis and review of month end results, variances etc with the Financial Controller and CFO.

Maintenance of the chart of accounts for MEGT and subsidiary companies

Maintenance of the general ledger for MEGT and subsidiary companies

Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations to timelines

Identification and resolution of transaction and account issues

Maintenance of the fixed asset register

Preparation of acquittals of project funding

Assist with the completion of the full year statutory accounts

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Key Performance Indicators:

All financial reporting and lodgement deadlines met

Demonstrated contribution to the development of financial policies, procedures, systems and processes

Demonstrated contribution to the development of junior staff

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Responsibilities:

All staff are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of other personnel who may be affected by their conduct.

Diversity:

MEGT is committed to welcoming and maintaining a diverse workforce, which will help us attract and retain a team of talented people to better serve our clients and improve business results.