About us
Warakirri is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning "to grow". As the name suggests, Warakirri was established for that very purpose – to grow the wealth of investors. Warakirri Asset Management Pty Ltd offers specialist investment vehicles to meet the needs of charities, superannuation and individual investors across Australian equities, Australian agriculture, Currency Management and US real estate. In addition, Warakirri is a leading provider of after-tax benchmarking, reporting and performance analytics. It is a private company, 100% owned by its Directors and staff and has a Board of Directors with a majority independent director representation.
As we continue to grow as a business, we are expanding our finance team and are actively seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team. This is a hybrid role with a mix of in office at our new William Street head office, along with working from home.
Job DescriptionThe Senior Financial Accountant holds a critical analytical position that focuses on financial accounting and financial reporting. This role includes but is not limited to:
- Maintenance of General Ledger and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
- Stock takes reconciliations
- Grain income and property valuation reconciliations
- Maintenance and reconciliation of fixed asset register to GL
- Preparation of monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assisting with the preparation and completion of quarterly unit statements and distribution calculations
- Assist with workflow and completion of tasks required by the finance team in order to meet its deliverables
- Any other tasks as required to deliver outstanding investor service.
What Warakirri Asset Management can offer?
Warakirri's aim is to create a positive and collaborative working environment so that you can take responsibility for driving outcomes in designated areas of responsibility.
The company offers specialist investment vehicles to meet the needs of local and global investors in the Australian Equities and Australian Agriculture sectors. It has a culture which reflects Teamwork, Accountability and work life balance, and which retains a high performing and driven team.
We are a family friendly business that can offer:
- Strong personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Attractive remuneration packages.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- A focus on mental health and well-being initiatives.
- A dynamic social team environment.
Your skills will include:
- Demonstrate high numerical ability.
- Effective verbal, written & presentation skills.
- Proficiency in analysing and communicating financial information.
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
- Advanced communication, influence, negotiation, and management skills.
To be successful, you must possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Experience in an accounting role, preferably as a Senior Financial Accountant or similar position.
- Familiarity with SAPB1 / Business Central is preferred but not essential; proficiency in other accounting software is advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Either CPA or CAANZ membership or be actively working towards completion is preferred.
What makes Warakirri unique?
- Part of a growing organisation which works across multiple business platforms.
- We have a workplace that values inclusion and where everyone is welcome and respected. This results in a caring and supportive team environment.
- Work-life balance is important to us we have several options, including flexible and remote working arrangements.
- There are several social events throughout the year. Not just for you, but also for your partner and family.
- We will invest in your future by ongoing Learning and Development opportunities.
- Our Employee Assistance Program includes free confidential counselling sessions for employees and their immediate family members for personal or work-related issues.
- We care about your health and wellbeing and have designed a wellbeing calendar with purpose.
If you are looking for your next step in a progressive organisation, please submit your updated resume and cover letter.
