FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – Pepper Advantage Hub

JOB DESCRIPTION & SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The Role

It is expected that the Financial Accountant will reflect the values of the organisation in all dealings with both internal and external stakeholders whilst striving towards best practice in the areas of products, services and staff development and safety.

In keeping with Pepper’s reputation, it is expected that behaviours conducive to positive relationships, treating the customer fairly, team work, meeting or exceeding professional and regulatory standards and WHS are displayed at all times. Willingness to respond flexibly to various demands and adapt to an ever changing environment in a positive fashion is paramount.

The purpose of the Financial Accountant – Global Finance role is to:

Perform operational activities to support the Head Office, spanning: Australia, UK, Europe and Asia
Operational activities include: accounts payable, intercompany transactions, expense management, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations and other related activities
Become an expert user of all finance systems, banking, accounts payable and expense management
Prepare financial statements for Head Office entities and manage the audit for allocated entities
Support the production of Pepper’s consolidated financial statements
Perform activities relating to the global consolidation controls to ensure accuracy of Pepper’s financial results including intercompany matching and FX translation
meet other sundry reporting obligations

Responsibilities

Operational accounting activities, including finance administration and accounting, transactional accounting, and attestations/reconciliations
Perform operational activities to support the Head Office, spanning: Australia, UK, Europe, and Asia
Operational activities include accounts payable, intercompany transactions, expense management, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations and other related activities
Preparing financial models to calculate and post general ledger transaction
Managing accurate and timely processing of day-to-day financial transactions
Managing aspects from transactions to reporting to attestations for assigned Head Office entities
Monthly reconciliation of ledgers and sub-ledgers
Preparing Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis reports and explanations for assigned entities
Individual entity reporting and audit completion (by external auditors)
Respond to inquiries and provide analysis of financial information as required
Preparation of regulatory returns for assigned entities (financial statements and tax related returns)
Manage the external audit of allocated head office entities (by external auditors)
Consolidation and control
Group consolidation including performance of monthly consolidation controls including FX translation, intercompany matching
Constant interaction with Global finance teams to understand financial accounting performed in each location
Review of Pepper Group results

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

Relevant tertiary degree qualification in Accounting plus completion of accounting qualification (CPA/CA)
3+ years financial accounting experience, ideally with 2+ years in the industry
Experience in external reporting, auditing, reconciliations, taxation, global consolidations and technical IFRS knowledge is an advantage
Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Excellent communication skills and fluent in English, both written and verbal
Self-starter, efficient, detail-oriented (this is critical), resourceful, multi-tasker
Strong prioritisation and organisational skills