Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group
About SJ Group
At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.
A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.
Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.
About SMEC
We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.
We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.
The Role
We’re seeking a Senior Financial Accountant, Group Finance to join our team in Melbourne on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role you’ll be involved in the monthly consolidation process ensuring timely completion for reporting to our parent entity. The role will require liaison with overseas subsidiaries, processing intercompany eliminations, preparation of select balance sheet reconciliations, investigation into balances and other ad hoc projects. Proven experience in process improvement will be viewed strongly.
Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:-
- Assist in the preparation of statutory and other external reports for various entities in the SMEC and SJ group;
- Facilitating the preparation of detailed, complex account reconciliations to ensure appropriate controls are maintained in preserving the integrity of account balances
- Providing input and support into, including but not limited to, any process improvement initiatives, one-off finance projects and integration activities across the SJ Group;
- Building and maintaining effective relationships internally and externally to contribute to effective financial management.
About You
Suitable applicants will be/have:
- Degree in Accounting and/or Finance;
- CA/CPA qualified;
- IFRS16 Lease Accounting is experience is essential for this role
- 5+ years post qualification experience in the full range of financial management accounting activities
- Exceptional Excel skills (e.g. data modelling in Power Query);
- Ability to analyse and communicate financial information;
- Ability to prepare and review statutory consolidated financial reports;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
