Associate Accountant

Company Description

With a proud history dating back 136 years, the Bosch Group now employs over 400,000 people across 165 countries. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living and innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” To this day, Bosch remains privately owned, with 94% held by a charitable trust. Bosch is a rather special company.

The controlling department at Bosch provides accounting information to local management and regional business units to support strategic decision making. The department also acts as business partner to the business in order to ensure long term growth and sustainability across the organisation.

Job Description

We are currently offering an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Associate Accountant. The is a maximum-term, 18 month, full-time opportunity based at our headquarters in Clayton. This position requires the successful applicant to work from the office 4 days per week minimum.

Position responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and assisting in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts for cost centres including reporting
• Performing actual to budget analysis and reporting of actual for cost centres
• Invoicing of inter-company services
• Preparing monthly reporting packs and associated reports for assigned business entities and provide insights
• Assisting with reconciliation of KPIs for financial reporting
• Preparing internal dealing schedule and transfer price documentation for assigned business entities
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting and systems.
• Preparing reports as may be required by management

Qualifications

We are looking for a conscientious professional with the ability to work across multiple business units, manage diverse topics and priorities, establish effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.

To be considered for this position you are required to meet the following criteria:

• Degree in Accounting / Business
• Demonstrated business / commercial experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office (excel, PowerPoint)
• SAP FI/CO module (COPA, ECPCA)
• Power BI
• HFM experiences preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal & presentation skills
• Effective time management & organisational skills

Additional Information

We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. Through the diversity of our business and commitment to personal and career development, we can provide you with new and exciting opportunities so you can achieve your full potential!

We offer our employees:

• The ability to work flexibly
• Training and development programs to help you reach your full potential
• 14 weeks paid (or 28 weeks at half-pay) Parental Leave for primary carer (in addition to government paid parental leave)
• Superannuation on unpaid Parental Leave
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• A wide range of Health and Well-being programs
• Support and counselling services with work or personal matters through our Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 50 weeks Income Protection for permanent employees
• Diverse and exciting career opportunities, both local and international
• Discounts on Bosch products and as well as products from affiliated brands

Your application

We are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and diverse workforce in all its forms. We value diversity in our organisation and in our recruitment activities and believe that every voice adds value. We actively pursue a recruiting strategy that works towards eliminating unconscious bias. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through the online application link.

Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen, or hold Australian work rights, to apply for this role.

Bosch does not accept any agency submissions unless approval has been given by a member of the Bosch HR Team. All agency submissions must be submitted directly to Bosch HR. Potential candidates submitted by an agency directly to any Bosch employee or manager without Bosch HR approval will not be considered by Bosch. Bosch will not be liable for a recruitment fee in these circumstances. Any agency terms and conditions must be signed by Bosch HR indicating acceptance.